The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
54.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
174.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
15.87 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data