The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 26,500
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 Cabriolet is 15.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 8.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1388
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1388 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
2596
4431
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
2540
4278
4431 mm
Length
4278 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1434 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 kg
16.14 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
306 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.69 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.59 kg/bhp
9.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
510 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
127 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data