Verdict
The GP is the modest but worthwhile update for a Malaysian buyer: its RM1,128 premium brings rated consumption down from 5.9 to 5.5 L/100 km, LED daytime running lights, Bluetooth and a 5.8-inch touchscreen with eight speakers. It also gets Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres and a space-saver spare. Performance is unchanged, however: both use a 103 hp/175 Nm 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and reach 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds. Choose the earlier Volkswagen Beetle A5 only when its lower price and extended-warranty arrangement matter more than the GP’s added kit.
Pick the Volkswagen Beetle A5 if you want the RM136,492 entry price and its three-year extended warranty.
Pick the GP if you can pay RM1,128 more for 5.5 L/100 km consumption, a touchscreen, Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Beetle A5 RM136,492; GP RM137,620.
- Rated fuel economy: Volkswagen Beetle A5 5.9 L/100 km; GP 5.5 L/100 km.
- Audio and connectivity: Volkswagen Beetle A5 RCD 310 CD radio with AUX-in and iPhone/iPod connectivity; GP 5.
- Daytime running lights: Volkswagen Beetle A5 has none; GP has LED daytime running lights.
- Tyres and spare: Volkswagen Beetle A5 lists no factory tyre or spare; GP gets Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres and a space-saver spare.
- Warranty: Volkswagen Beetle A5 has a two-year manufacturer warranty plus three-year extended warranty; GP has a five-year manufacturer warranty and no extended…
A5
- RM1,128 lower purchase price
- Three-year extended warranty
- Same 103 hp, 175 Nm and 10.9-second 0-100 km/h performance as the GP
- Higher rated consumption at 5.9 L/100 km versus 5.5 L/100 km
- No LED daytime running lights or Bluetooth
- No listed factory tyre or spare tyre
A5 GP
- Lower 5.5 L/100 km rated consumption
- 5.8-inch touchscreen, eight speakers and Bluetooth
- LED daytime running lights, Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres and space-saver spare
- Costs RM1,128 more at RM137,620
- Has no extended warranty, where the Volkswagen Beetle A5 includes three years
What the A5 GP has over the A5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM136,492✓ | RM137,620 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM55 | RM55 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,395/mo✓ | RM1,405/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,797✓ | RM3,826 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,746 | RM2,746 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM13.73 | RM13.73 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM32,989✓ | RM33,136 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger | 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,197 cc | 1,197 cc |
| Horsepower | 103 hp at 5,000 rpm | 103 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm | 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 75.6 mm | 71 mm × 75.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed DSG | 7-Speed DSG |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 137 g/km | 137 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,278 mm | 4,278 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,537 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Weight | 1,297 kg | 1,297 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 310 litres | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza ER300 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 three-point | 4 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on rear passenger seats | Available on rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 1 rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | RCD 310 radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, iPhone/iPod connectivity | 5.8" Composition Colour touchscreen radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback and 8 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual key | Manual key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 sensors | 4 sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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A5 vs A5 GP FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Beetle A5 or Volkswagen Beetle A5 GP better?
The GP is better equipped and uses less fuel on paper, at 5.5 L/100 km versus 5.9 L/100 km. Both have the same 103 hp/175 Nm 1.2-litre turbo engine, seven-speed DSG and 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The GP costs RM137,620, which is RM1,128 more than the Volkswagen Beetle A5 at RM136,492. The extra money adds the touchscreen, Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights, listed Bridgestone tyres and a space-saver spare.
Does the GP have more performance than the Volkswagen Beetle A5?
No. Both produce 103 hp at 5,000 rpm and 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm from a 1,197 cc turbo petrol engine, use a seven-speed DSG and front-wheel drive, and complete 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds.
Which has the better warranty?
The A5 GP carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the A5.