Car comparison

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

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 NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • 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 performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
220hp164kW
224hp167kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
89.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
225L
135L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 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 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 km/h
140 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 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 5.4 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 TSI
833 km
518 mi
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 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 TSI
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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 TSI
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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
220 hp
164 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 TSIVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 308 km (192 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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