The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 40,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
59
67.8
74.7
55.1
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.1 in
99
162.6
101.5
166.5
162.6 in
Length
166.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
449 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
