The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 41,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 2.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 8.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1486
1808
2021
1402
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1402 mm
2537
4278
2578
4302
4278 mm
Length
4302 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
293 kg
18.43 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L