The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.2 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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
168.7 in
Length
171 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.37 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

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)
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
CZGB
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
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
343 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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 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
877 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft