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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 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 Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
80.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
965km600mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track-
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 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
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
80.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,265 kg
2,789 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI8.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: 0.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Golf VIII 1.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,000 km
621 mi
965 km
600 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 6 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

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

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