The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 41,000
€ 21,700
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 17.3 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 9.6 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
1498
1721
1897
1402
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1498 mm
Height
1402 mm
2515
4129
2578
4302
4129 mm
Length
4302 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
14.78 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
9C
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.99 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
372 mi
Range
444 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
159.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
