The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 43,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.3 in
100
168.7
103.6
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
108 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft