The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 24,500
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
168.8 in
Length
170.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.99 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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