The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1390
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.9 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
296 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
380 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.73 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
482 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
325 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data