The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 49,900
€ 20,300
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.2
70.6
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.4
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
18.67 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
