The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 27,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 27,300
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
71.9 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
168.8 in
Length
174.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
16.26 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.33 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data