The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 27,500

€ 38,200

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 8.7 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
1486
1808
2021
1399
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1399 mm
2537
4278
2578
4230
4278 mm
Length
4230 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.95 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
444 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L