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Volkswagen Beetle A5 (2011–2018) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 2 2011 - 2018 A5 Cabriolet
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Volkswagen Beetle A5 overview

The Volkswagen Beetle (A5) is the 2nd generation of the Beetle, built from 2011 to 2018. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 9 engines (petrol, diesel), from 105 HP to 220 HP. The 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 s, reaches a top speed of 230 km/h and is 4288 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Beetle have?

The Volkswagen Beetle (A5) has 105 HP to 220 HP, depending on the engine: 1.2 Ea111 (105 HP), 1.2 TSI (105 HP), 1.2 Ea211 (105 HP), 2.0 Ea288 (110 HP), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (150 HP), 2.5 Ea855 (170 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (200 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (220 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle is available with 9 engines: 1.2 Ea111 (105 HP, petrol), 1.2 TSI (105 HP, petrol), 1.2 Ea211 (105 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea288 (110 HP, diesel), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea211 (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 Ea855 (170 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (200 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (220 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle is 4288 mm long, 1825 mm wide, 1473 mm tall, with a 2538 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 s and has a top speed of 230 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Beetle Convertible A5 facelift
Year 2016–2018
Platform VW A Platform / PQ35
Variant 2.0 TSI (220 Hp)
Body type cabriolet
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 4
Doors 2
Emission standard Euro 6

Power & torque

Power 220 HP
Power @ min rpm 4500 rpm
Power @ max rpm 6200 rpm
Torque 350 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1500 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 4400 rpm

Performance

Top speed 230 km/h
0–100 km/h 6.9 s
0–62 mph 6.9 s

Engine

Engine code CHHB
Displacement 1984 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 82.5 mm
Stroke 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 9.6
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection And Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 5.7 L
Coolant 10.0 L
Engine layout Front Transverse
Engine systems Start Stop System

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 6
Gearbox code mq350
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4288 mm
Width 1825 mm
Height 1473 mm
Wheelbase 2538 mm
Front track 1570 mm
Rear track 1546 mm
Boot space 225 L
Ground clearance 136 mm
Turning circle 10.8 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1429 kg
Max weight 1870 kg
Max load 441 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined (NEDC) 6.6 L/100km
CO₂ (NEDC) 154 g/km
Fuel tank 55.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson With Coil Spring And Anti Roll Bar
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Spring Suspension With Stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19
Wheel rims 7J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 6.5 kg/Hp, 154 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.9 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2016
End Of Production 2018
Width Including Mirrors 2021

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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