The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 49,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 8.4 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1486
1808
2021
1402
1794
1995
1808 mm
Width
1794 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1402 mm
2537
4278
2578
4302
4278 mm
Length
4302 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
233 kg
14.12 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
335 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
450 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
468 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
