The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 56,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 8.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
59
67.8
74.7
55.6
70.9
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.6 in
99
162.6
103.6
170.7
162.6 in
Length
170.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
767 lb
21.68 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
DAZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
402 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
161.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
