The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 56,000

€ 23,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.7 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1488
1825
2021
1411
1800
1966
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1488 mm
Height
1411 mm
2524
4288
2631
4335
4288 mm
Length
4335 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.08 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L