The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 29,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 29,400
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 Convertible 2.0 TSI is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
12.28 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
16
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.64 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
844 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data