Car comparison

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsInfiniti Q30 2.0

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

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Infiniti Q30

2.0

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,376 kg
    3,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Infiniti Q30 2.0

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIInfinitiQ302.0
Power
220hp164kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,376kg3,034lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,495mm59in
Wheelbase
2,524mm99in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,573mm62in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
310L
430L
Max trunk volume
905L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
56L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIInfiniti Q30 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q30 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
InfinitiQ302.05,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIInfinitiQ302.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
32.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
InfinitiQ302.0
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Infiniti Q30 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q30 2.0 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
InfinitiQ302.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
InfinitiQ302.0
1,470 kg
3,241 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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
InfinitiQ302.0
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.7 s
InfinitiQ302.07.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Infiniti Q30 2.0: 0.6 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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
InfinitiQ302.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
809 km
503 mi
InfinitiQ302.0
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
231 km/h
144 mph
InfinitiQ302.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
InfinitiQ302.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
InfinitiQ302.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.3 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 (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
InfinitiQ302.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIInfinitiQ302.0
Power
220 hp
164 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIInfiniti Q30 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 94 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q30 2.0

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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