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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,406 kg
    3,100 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 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
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,538mm100in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
Doors
2
2
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 Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-20164,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
1,429 kg
3,150 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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-20166.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-20186.9 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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
833 km
518 mi
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI2016-2018
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI2014-2016VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 2016-2018
Consumption6.6 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 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 2014-2016

  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Has 3 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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