The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 42,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.2
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.2 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
9.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
