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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

330 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

286 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,351 kg
    2,978 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
1,351kg2,978lb
1,351kg2,978lb
1,351kg2,978lb
1,351kg2,978lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+39 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+28 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+21 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
80.8s99% 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
17.0s-12.3 s
Calculated
20.0s-9.3 s
Calculated
22.3s-7.0 s
Calculated
29.3s
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
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,553mm61in
1,553mm61in
1,553mm61in
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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
17.0 s
20.0 s
22.3 s
29.3 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 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
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
261 km/h
162 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.0 s
254 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
4,288 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 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
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hpVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 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 11 km/h (7 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

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