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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,421 kg
    3,133 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 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
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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
1,421kg3,133lb
1,421kg3,133lb
1,421kg3,133lb
1,421kg3,133lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
+33 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
+22 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
+13 km/h
202 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph-4.3 s
Calculated
93.7s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 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
29.0s-64.9 s
Calculated
36.3s-57.6 s
Calculated
46.0s-47.9 s
Calculated
94.0s
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
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,278mm168in
4,278mm168in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,808mm71in
1,808mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,486mm59in
1,486mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,537mm100in
2,537mm100in
2,537mm100in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
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
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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
29.0 s
36.3 s
46.0 s
94.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
202 km/h
126 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
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 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) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
202 km/h
126 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
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
4,278 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI150 hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,421 kg
3,133 lb
1,421 kg
3,133 lb
1,421 kg
3,133 lb
1,421 kg
3,133 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
1,196 km
743 mi
1,196 km
743 mi
1,196 km
743 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 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 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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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