The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
171 in
Length
168.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft