Audi S3 2001 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 110 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi S3 is larger, but lower. Audi S3 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 209 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 525 litres | |
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Audi S3 has more luggage capacity. Audi S3 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi S3 (by 495 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 1800 | |
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