The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 28,500
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 is 2.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 8.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1402 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4302
4278 mm
Length
4302 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2075 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.5 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
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
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
144 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L