Car comparison

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,406 kg
    3,100 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    910 km
    566 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
220hp164kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
89.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
225L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
61L
CO2 emissions-
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,250-4,500 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has 2 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI6.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V66.8 s

Although Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has more power, AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Cabriolet (8F7)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 474 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (8F7) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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