The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 5.7 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 9.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1800 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4343 mm
Length
4286 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L