The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 55,900
€ 26,700
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 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.6
70.9
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
99.9
168.4
103.6
170.7
168.4 in
Length
170.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.59 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
412 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
