The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 25,400
€ 52,300
€ 25,400
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 Cabrio 1.9 TDI is 30.2 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 11.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
314 kg
18.05 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
DNUE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
240 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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13.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.88 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
13.71 kg/bhp
5.88 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
482 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
621 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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 Cabrio 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
