The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
168.8 in
Length
170.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
44 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 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).
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)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft