The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 53,500

€ 24,300

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
70.9
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
103.6
171
100
168.7
171 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.36 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 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
110 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft