The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 32,000
€ 41,000
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.2
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
55.2 in
100
168.7
101.5
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.36 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
