Volkswagen Beetle (2001 – 2003) vs Audi S3 (2001 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 224 hp at most. The Audi S3 has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,530 kg. At 4,158 mm, the Audi S3 is 58 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle
2001 – 2003
|
Audi
S3
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2003 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 4,158 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 kg | 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.