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 an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.2
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.2 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
167.4
168.4 in
Length
167.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
