Porsche 911 991 or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

2011–2019 vs 2011–2019 · Coupe vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: 911 991 4,506 mm, Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: 911 991 145 l, Beetle (A5) 310 l.
Lowest consumption: 911 991 7.4 l/100 km, Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: 911 991 257–383 kW, Beetle (A5) 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: 911 991 35 items (Carrera), Beetle (A5) 28 items (Beetle).
On Autodrom: Beetle (A5) from €31,250 (1 listing); no 911 991 is listed right now.

Porsche 911 9912011–2019 · 4 engines · Carrera, Carrera SSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–2019 · 12 engines · Beetle, Design, Sport, ClubSpecifications →1 listing from €31,250 →

Only differences

better value

	Porsche 911 9912011–2019no listings	Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–20191 listing · from €31,250
Dimensions
Length	Length4,491 mm–4,506 mm	Length4,278 mm
Width	Width1,808 mm–1,880 mm	Width1,808 mm
Height	Height1,295 mm–1,296 mm	Height1,473 mm–1,486 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,450 mm	Wheelbase2,537 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance95 mm–102 mm	Ground clearance127 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume115 l–145 l	Trunk volume225 l–310 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,269 kg–1,430 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l–68 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2019	Production years2011–2019
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines12
Power	Power257–383 kW (349–521 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–3.8	Displacement (l)1.2–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · Carrera 3.0 (991.2)	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.4 s · Turbo 3.8	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI DSG
Top speed	Top speed315 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsCarrera · Beetle
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Carrera	Items in the base trim28 · Beetle
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Carrera	Items in the top trim34 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€31,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche 911 991 or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

Length: Porsche 911 991 4,506 mm, Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm (a 228 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,450 vs 2,537 mm. Boot: 145 vs 310 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche 911 991 or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The most frugal Porsche 911 991 uses 7.4 l/100 km (Carrera 3.0 (991.2)); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Porsche 911 991 or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The strongest Porsche 911 991 makes 383 kW (521 hp) (Turbo 3.8); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI DSG).

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