The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 32,000
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 1.6 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 10 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1402
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
1794
1995
1821 mm
Width
1794 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1502 mm
Height
1402 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
2578
4302
4286 mm
Length
4302 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2135 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
161 kg
9.76 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 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
381 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L