The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 41,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 is 4.6 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 8.2 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1486
1808
2021
1404
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1404 mm
2537
4278
2631
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.47 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
