The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 36,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
9.72 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 dual clutch 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
DNUE
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 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
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
15.96 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
34 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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