The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 55,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.7
103.6
170.7
168.7 in
Length
170.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.82 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual 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
DAZA
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
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
