Car comparison

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 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 Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,406kg3,100lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
89.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,278mm168in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
250L
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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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 Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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