The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 51,900
€ 25,400
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 30.2 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 11.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1388
1793
1960
1502
1721
1897
1793 mm
Width
1721 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1388 mm
Height
1502 mm
2596
4431
2516
4129
4431 mm
Length
4129 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
284 kg
16.61 %
General
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
306 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Cabriolet
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.59 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
510 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
