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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
+36 km/h
227 km/h
141 mph
+27 km/h
219 km/h
136 mph
+19 km/h
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph+0.0 s
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.1 s
7.4s-1.5 s
7.9s-1.0 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
6.4s-2.0 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg 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
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,146km712mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
310L
310L
310L
310L
Max trunk volume
905L
905L
905L
905L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
126g/km
126g/km
126g/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 (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp3,500 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
35.0 s
42.7 s
-
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
90 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.8 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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 (Stage 3) 233 hp 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 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
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
4,288 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
4,288 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
4,288 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
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,146 km
712 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
126 g/km
126 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 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 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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