Volkswagen Beetle (A5)
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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed255 km/h158 mph
- Most powerful300 hp224 kW
- Lightest1,439 kg3,172 lb
- Best power-to-weight208 hp/t155 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range714 km444 mi
- Largest trunk310 L
- Best overall score65/100
- Best performance score67/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score61/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp |
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| Power | 300hp224kW+100 hp | 260hp194kW+60 hp | 236hp176kW+36 hp | 200hp149kW |
| Curb weight | 1,439kg3,172lb | 1,439kg3,172lb | 1,439kg3,172lb | 1,439kg3,172lb |
| Gross weight | 1,850kg4,079lb | 1,850kg4,079lb | 1,850kg4,079lb | 1,850kg4,079lb |
| Top speed | 255 km/h 158 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 73.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-14.1 s Calculated | 78.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-9.3 s Calculated | 81.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-6.2 s Calculated | 88.0s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8s-1.7 s | 6.4s-1.1 s | 6.8s-0.7 s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.1s-16.5 s Calculated | 25.5s-12.1 s Calculated | 29.3s-8.3 s Calculated | 37.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s-1.6 s Calculated | 6.0s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.9s-1.5 s Calculated | 14.5s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated | 181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated | 164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Estimated range | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu 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 |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power
- Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power
- Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power
- Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: Power
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 5,100 rpm | - | 5,350 rpm |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 5,100 rpm | - | 5,350 rpm |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 5,100 rpm | - | 5,350 rpm |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 5,100 rpm | - | 5,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.5 s | 6.0 s | 6.4 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.8 s | 6.4 s | 6.8 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.1 s | 25.5 s | 29.3 s | 37.6 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h 158 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.3 s | 6.4 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.4 s | 9.7 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.7 s | 12.2 s | 12.5 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.9 s | 14.5 s | 14.8 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 167 km/h 104 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph | 155 km/h 96 mph | 148 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW |
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp: 100 hp (75 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 242 km/h 150 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 223 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 5.8 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 6.4 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 6.8 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp: 1.7 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW | 5.8 s | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW | 6.4 s | 242 km/h 150 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW | 6.8 s | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW | 7.5 s | 223 km/h 139 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.4 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)300 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)260 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)236 hp | VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI200 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 300 hp 224 kW | 260 hp 194 kW | 236 hp 176 kW | 200 hp 149 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.8 s | 6.4 s | 6.8 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 255 km/h 158 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb | 1,439 kg 3,172 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 139 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp | Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp | Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 236 hp | Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI 200 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Has 40 hp more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 260 hp
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