The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 56,000
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
70.9
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.5 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft