The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 30,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 TSI.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.05 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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