The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 49,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 15.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 8.3 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1473
1808
2021
1390
1793
1960
1808 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1390 mm
2540
4278
2600
4430
4278 mm
Length
4430 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
307 kg
18.11 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.35 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
560 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
560 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
372 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data