The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168.8 in
Length
167.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.44 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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