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

€ 51,900

€ 30,900
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT is 15.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1529 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
10.58 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Cabriolet
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.33 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
381 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data