The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 45,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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
