The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 51,900
€ 22,100
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 New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 is 30.2 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 11.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1502
1721
1897
1388
1793
1960
1721 mm
Width
1793 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1502 mm
Height
1388 mm
2516
4129
2596
4431
4129 mm
Length
4431 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
359 kg
20.99 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
74 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
126 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
99 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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18.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
18.26 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
510 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
482 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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).
127 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
399 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
