The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 20,800
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 8.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59 in
103.6
171
99
162.6
171 in
Length
162.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.94 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
8V
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZGB
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
