The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 31,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 DSG (13 - 13)
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 DSG (13 - 13)
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
3318 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)

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 dual clutch 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
197 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
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
16.84 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
30 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
438 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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
849 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data