The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 49,400

€ 31,900

€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 15.2 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 8.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1390
1793
1960
1473
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1390 mm
Height
1473 mm
2600
4430
2540
4278
4430 mm
Length
4278 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
12.63 %

General
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
296 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
380 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
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5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.73 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
482 mi
526 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data