The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 51,900
€ 22,100
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
54.6
70.6
77.2
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
54.6 in
Height
59.1 in
102.2
174.4
99.1
162.6
174.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3770 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
791 lb
20.98 %
General
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
8V
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
