The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 24,400

€ 52,300

€ 24,400
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 15.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1473
1808
2021
1388
1793
1960
1808 mm
Width
1793 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1473 mm
Height
1388 mm
2540
4278
2596
4431
4278 mm
Length
4431 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
278 kg
15.98 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet
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14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
5.88 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data