The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 51,900

€ 36,800

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 10.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1388
1793
1960
1490
1821
2021
1793 mm
Width
1821 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1388 mm
Height
1490 mm
2596
4431
2540
4286
4431 mm
Length
4286 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
8.13 %

General
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
306 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.59 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
510 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
319 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
225 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data