The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 24,700
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.33 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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