The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.36 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft