The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
17.7 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data