The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 56,000

€ 28,500

€ 56,000
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
70.9
77.4
58.5
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
103.6
170.7
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.34 %

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 1950 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
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 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