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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    202 km/h
    126 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,196 km
    743 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManualVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
93.0s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
93.2s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,524mm99in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,544mm61in
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
119g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI ManualVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI Dual-clutchPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI Manual: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManualVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
93.2 s
-
Top speed
202 km/h
126 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
137 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
1,445 kg
3,186 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
202 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual8.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch8.9 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
1,196 km
743 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
202 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
202 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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

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 20162.0 TDIManual
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI Manual 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 20162.0 TDIManual
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManual
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDIManualVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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
202 km/h
126 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,288 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
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,196 km
743 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI ManualVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI Dual-clutch
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI Manual

  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 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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