The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 27,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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