Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,194 kg
    2,632 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,194kg2,632lb
1,439kg3,172lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,976mm157in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
204L
310L
Max trunk volume
882L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: Power
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm-5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
37.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI7.5 s

Although Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI: 1.8 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
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 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

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
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI 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
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
1,439 kg
3,172 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
763 km
474 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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