Car comparison

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6ivsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

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Vauxhall Corsa E

VXR 1.6i

205 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,199 kg
    2,643 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
205hp153kW
220hp164kW
Torque
181Nm133lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,199kg2,643lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
151Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,021mm158in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,736mm68in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,090L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
55L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i5,800 rpm1,900-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
28.9 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI has 15 hp more than Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i.

The biggest power difference is between Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i6.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 1.0 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
600 km
373 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
205 hp
153 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
600 km
373 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 169 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 246 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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