The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 56,000
€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI is 20.6 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 8.7 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1498
1721
1897
1411
1800
1966
1721 mm
Width
1800 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1498 mm
Height
1411 mm
2515
4129
2631
4335
4129 mm
Length
4335 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
239 kg
14.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
DAZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
402 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
