The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TSI is 15.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 8.3 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1390
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1808 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1390 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
2600
4430
4278 mm
Length
4430 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1468 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
227 kg
13.39 %
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.29 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
382 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data