The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 41,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.2
70
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.2 in
100
168.7
102.2
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

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
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
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
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 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
838 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