The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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 is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
664 lb
17.61 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data