The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 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 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.5 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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