The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 49,900
€ 28,900
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.2
70.6
78.5
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
55.2 in
100
168.7
101.5
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CEPA
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
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
409 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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
