Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
678km421mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,067mm160in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
305L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,079L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions-
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,390-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
29.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI6.7 s

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

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
678 km
421 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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 Polo VI GTI 2.0 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
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
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
678 km
421 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
305 L
10.8 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 168 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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