The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 8.7 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4278 mm
Length
4230 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.26 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L