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

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

330 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

286 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
Power
330hp246kW+110 hp
286hp213kW+66 hp
260hp194kW+40 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+33 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+20 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+12 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.5 s
5.7s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
17.2s-11.8 s
Calculated
20.5s-8.5 s
Calculated
23.2s-5.8 s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
846km526mi
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
CO2 emissions
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp4,500-6,200 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.5 s
23.2 s
29.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 220 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 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 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 220 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.2 s
266 km/h
165 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
253 km/h
157 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 TSI220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI220 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,278 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
846 km
526 mi
846 km
526 mi
846 km
526 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 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
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI 220 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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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