The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 51,900

€ 29,000

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
54.6
70.6
77.2
58.7
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
102.2
174.4
100
168.7
174.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.62 %

General
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data