The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 56,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
99.9
168.4
103.6
170.7
168.4 in
Length
170.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.2 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
