The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 33,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 Convertible is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.27 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data