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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

330 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

286 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

260 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,429 kg
    3,150 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 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
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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
1,429kg3,150lb
1,429kg3,150lb
1,429kg3,150lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+29 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+18 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-17.0 s
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s-10.9 s
Calculated
21.5s-7.7 s
Calculated
23.9s-5.2 s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
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
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-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
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,538mm100in
2,538mm100in
2,538mm100in
2,538mm100in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
225L
225L
Doors
2
2
2
2
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 Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hpVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hpVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hpVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.5 s
23.9 s
29.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

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 Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 220 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 s
269 km/h
167 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
258 km/h
160 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.2 s
251 km/h
156 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
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) 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 Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hp
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI220 hp
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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)330 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)286 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)260 hpVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (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
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 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
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
4,288 mm
168.8 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
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
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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 330 hpVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 286 hpVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 260 hpVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (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 Convertible (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 31 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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