The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 52,300

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
58.7
71.7
79.6
54.6
70.6
77.2
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.7 in
Height
54.6 in
100
168.7
102.2
174.4
168.7 in
Length
174.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.08 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible
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30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.95 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
610 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data