The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft