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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 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 Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

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

  • Lightest
    1,271 kg
    2,802 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    965 km
    600 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,429kg3,150lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
80.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
965km600mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,538mm100in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
132g/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) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20161.4 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)Facelift 20161.4 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
29.2 s
80.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
138 km/h
86 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)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20161.4 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
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
1,271 kg
2,802 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 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)Facelift 20161.4 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) Facelift 2016 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
833 km
518 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
965 km
600 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)Facelift 20161.4 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
4,288 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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
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 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
965 km
600 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,496 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 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 132 km (82 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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