The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 20,100
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.36 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
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).
111 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
