The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 40,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.2 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
449 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
