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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    200 km/h
    124 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
91.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,146km712mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu 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
127g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-20163,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20183,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
136 km/h
85 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,370 kg
3,020 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
200 km/h
124 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
200 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-20168.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20188.9 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
109 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 (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016
1,146 km
712 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
200 km/h
124 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
200 km/h
124 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 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 TDI2016-2018
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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)2.0 TDI2014-2016
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,146 km
712 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
109 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 (A5) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 2014-2016

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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