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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,271 kg
    2,802 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    965 km
    600 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,271kg2,802lb
1,271kg2,802lb
1,271kg2,802lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
+34 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
+25 km/h
221 km/h
137 mph
+18 km/h
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph-3.0 s
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph+0.2 s
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-1.9 s
7.4s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.8 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
28.0s-52.7 s
Calculated
34.2s-46.6 s
Calculated
40.3s-40.5 s
Calculated
80.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
965km600mi
Calculated
965km600mi
Calculated
965km600mi
Calculated
965km600mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
310L
310L
310L
310L
Max trunk volume
905L
905L
905L
905L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
34.2 s
40.3 s
80.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 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)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.4 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
221 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
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)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
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)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
965 km
600 mi
965 km
600 mi
965 km
600 mi
965 km
600 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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