The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 14.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 8.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1388
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1793 mm
Width
1825 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4431 mm
Length
4288 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
184 kg
10.76 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
306 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.59 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
42 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
510 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
394 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data