Car comparison

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TvsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000
VS

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 TVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
210hp157kW
224hp167kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
681km423mi
Calculated
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,159mm164in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,763mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
270L
135L
Max trunk volume
1,020L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
63L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 TVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
32.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 has 14 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T6.8 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
681 km
423 mi
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 TVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
210 hp
157 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
681 km
423 mi
525 km
326 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
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Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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