The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 38,200
€ 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 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.1
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.1 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.5
168.4 in
Length
166.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.26 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
