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

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • 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 economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
220hp164kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,453kg3,203lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
83.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km495mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,538mm100in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
127g/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) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: 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)2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
-
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
136 km/h
85 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)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: 2.0 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
797 km
495 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 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
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
797 km
495 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 349 km (217 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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