The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 45,500
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.4 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 8.2 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1404
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1404 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
2631
4322
4278 mm
Length
4322 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2045 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
204 kg
13.04 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L