The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4278 mm
Length
4230 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.05 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L