The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 49,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.2
70.6
78.5
71.2 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
55.2 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
18.67 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
