Car comparison

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Lancia Delta III (844)

1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2011
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16VVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,439kg3,172lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,742cc106cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,797mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,499mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
58L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: Power
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm-5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16VVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
37.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
1,439 kg
3,172 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V7.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
744 km
462 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
223 km/h
139 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 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
LanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16V
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaDelta III (844)1.8 Di T-Jet 16VVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,439 kg
3,172 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16VVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.8 Di T-Jet 16V

  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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