The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 26,300
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 1.6 TDI is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
14.99 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data