Car comparison

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
220hp164kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,429kg3,150lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
3,758mm148in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,538mm100in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
125L
Max trunk volume-
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
1,265 kg
2,789 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.2 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.7 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 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
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Is 164 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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