The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 52,300
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 Convertible is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
174.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.34 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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