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 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.72 %
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
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
CZGB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 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
123 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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