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Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.2 L/100 km
    73.5 mpg US
    88.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
41.6s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,619mm103in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions-
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.6 s
-
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,288 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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 Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

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