The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible is 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
626 lb
16.61 %
General
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Convertible
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
