The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 Audi S3 Cabriolet is 14.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 10 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1390
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1793 mm
Width
1821 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1390 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
2600
4430
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4430 mm
Length
4286 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
191 kg
11.27 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
296 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.73 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
482 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
134.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
326 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data