The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 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 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
144 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft