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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 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) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
VS

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 TVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
225hp168kW
224hp167kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 TVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 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)Facelift 20011.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 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)Facelift 20011.8 TVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
32.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T has 1 hp more than Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
280 Nm
207 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
1,420 kg
3,131 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T6.6 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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) Facelift 2001 1.8 T and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 2.7 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
667 km
414 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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) Facelift 2001 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)Facelift 20011.8 TVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
225 hp
168 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
667 km
414 mi
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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) Facelift 2001 1.8 TVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 40 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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