The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,900
€ 36,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.1
69.5
77
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
55.1 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
