The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 6.5 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 7.5 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1808 mm
Width
1800 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
4278 mm
Length
4343 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
156 kg
9.78 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
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
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L