The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 55,900
€ 19,700
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 8.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.03 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
DAZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft
