The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 55,900
€ 31,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 9.1 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1502
1821
2021
1411
1800
1966
1821 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4286
2631
4335
4286 mm
Length
4335 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.11 %
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
6-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
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 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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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
34 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
