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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6

272 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
220hp164kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,351kg2,978lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
-
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,614cc98cu in
Length
4,288mm169in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,524mm99in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,837mm72in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,837mm72in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
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Trunk volume
310L
-
Max trunk volume
905L
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Doors
3
5
Seats
4
-
Fuel tank
55L
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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 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.65,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
22.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 has 52 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
1,230 kg
2,712 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.64.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 2.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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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/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
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Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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