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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,376kg3,034lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,537mm100in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
310L
310L
Max trunk volume
905L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
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 TSI 2014-2016Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-20164,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-20184,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
29.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
1,376 kg
3,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-20166.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-20186.7 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 TSI2014-2016
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 TSI2014-2016
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
821 km
510 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
231 km/h
144 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 TSI2014-2016
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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)2.0 TSI2014-2016
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016 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 TSI2014-2016
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 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 TSI2014-2016
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
821 km
510 mi
809 km
503 mi
Trunk score
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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 2016-2018
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016

  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range

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

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