The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 29,600

€ 49,900

€ 29,600
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 BMT is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 8.4 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.94 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
335 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
450 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
518 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
125 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 BMT
125 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L