The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 56,000
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 29,700
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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
103.6
170.7
168.7 in
Length
170.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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)
6-speed manual 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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