The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 23,800
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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4278 mm
Length
4254 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.61 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
380 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L