The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 43,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
59
67.8
74.7
55.2
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.2 in
99
162.6
102.2
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
16.49 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
534 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
