The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 56,000

€ 24,500

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
70.9
77.4
58.6
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
103.6
170.7
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.09 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DAZA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft