The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 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 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 DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.12 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

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 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 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 1700 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
123 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
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft