The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,200
€ 49,400
€ 26,200
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3 Convertible
59.1
67.8
74.7
54.7
70.6
77.2
67.8 in
Width
70.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
59.1 in
Height
54.7 in
99.1
162.6
102.4
174.4
162.6 in
Length
174.4 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3 Convertible
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.1 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CJXC
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3 Convertible
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
