The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
16
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
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
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 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
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft