The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.43 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft