The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 43,500
€ 23,800
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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1486
1808
2021
1401
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1401 mm
2537
4278
2596
4252
4278 mm
Length
4252 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.85 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
534 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).
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
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 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
