Car comparison

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2vsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI

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

New comparison

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • 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

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
525km326mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,100mm161in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,515mm99in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
135L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
55L
CO2 emissions-
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 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
MetricVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
-
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 has 74 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI: 2.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 7.2 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
VehicleVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
525 km
326 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
135 L
4.8 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 621 km (386 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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