The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 52,300

€ 24,700

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
54.6
70.6
77.2
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
54.6 in
Height
59.1 in
102.2
174.4
99.1
162.6
174.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
734 lb
19.13 %

General
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
8V
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DNUE
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data