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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,364 kg
    3,007 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,364kg3,007lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
91.8s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
82.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km495mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,538mm100in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
127g/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 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
82.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
138 km/h
85 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 70 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 70 hp (52 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
1,364 kg
3,007 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
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: 1.8 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
797 km
495 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
1,000 km
621 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
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
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

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
228 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
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 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
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
797 km
495 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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