The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 25,100

€ 43,100

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.4 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 8.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
1488
1825
2021
1404
1785
1966
1825 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1488 mm
Height
1404 mm
2524
4288
2631
4322
4288 mm
Length
4322 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.58 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L