The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,900

€ 52,300

€ 30,900
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
58
71.2
79.6
54.6
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
100
168.4
102.2
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.12 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible
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22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.78 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data