The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 45,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.6
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.45 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
