The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 52,300
€ 22,100
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
59.1
67.8
74.7
54.6
70.6
77.2
67.8 in
Width
70.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
59.1 in
Height
54.6 in
99.1
162.6
102.2
174.4
162.6 in
Length
174.4 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
858 lb
22.37 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
DNUE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
99 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
