The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 41,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Audi S3
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.73 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi S3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
488 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
