The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 55,900
€ 28,500
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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, 0.8 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1411
1800
1966
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1486 mm
2631
4335
2537
4278
4335 mm
Length
4278 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.21 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
480 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
412 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
144 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
