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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,196 km
    743 mi
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    203 km/h
    126 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,347kg2,970lb
1,346kg2,967lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
92.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
93.0s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
82.5s
Calculated
93.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
948km589mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
82.5 s
93.2 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
137 km/h
85 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,346 kg
2,967 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 TSI
203 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
202 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 TSI8.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 (A5)1.4 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: 1.2 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 (A5)1.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
948 km
589 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,196 km
743 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
202 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 TSI
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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
202 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 TSI
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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.9 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 TSI
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 20162.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,196 km
743 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
119 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
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (A5) 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 247 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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