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DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPvsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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DS 3 Cabrio

Performance 1.6 THP

208 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,091 kg
    2,405 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
208hp155kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,091kg2,405lb
1,453kg3,203lb
Gross weight
1,629kg3,591lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,968mm156in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,717mm68in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,464mm97in
2,538mm100in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
245L
225L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 12 hp more than DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,453 kg
3,203 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has more power, DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
926 km
575 mi
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
797 km
495 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
797 km
495 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Is 362 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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