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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    203 km/h
    126 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    41/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Lightest
    1,288 kg
    2,840 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManualVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,347kg2,970lb
1,288kg2,840lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
92.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
82.5s
Calculated
81.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
948km589mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,537mm100in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
310L
310L
Max trunk volume
905L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI ManualVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI Dual-clutchPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI Manual: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManualVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
82.5 s
81.1 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
137 km/h
85 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
1,288 kg
2,840 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)1.4 TSIManual
203 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
203 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual8.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch8.7 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)1.4 TSIManual
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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)1.4 TSIManual
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
116 hp/t
87 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 (A5)1.4 TSIManual
948 km
589 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 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)1.4 TSIManual
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 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

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)1.4 TSIManual
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI Dual-clutch 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)1.4 TSIManual
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManual
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIManualVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSIDual-clutch
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
1,288 kg
2,840 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
948 km
589 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 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 (A5) 1.4 TSI ManualVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI Dual-clutch
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI Manual

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Is 59 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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