Volkswagen Top Speed

Beetle (a5)

180.00 km/h

or 111.85 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation Beetle (A5)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
Start of production 2011 year
End of production 2014 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg37.17 UK mpg13.16 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5 l/100 km 47.04 US mpg56.5 UK mpg20 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg47.88 UK mpg16.95 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 10.4 sec
Maximum speed 180 km/h 111.85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.4 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 87.7 Hp/l
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code CBZB
Engine displacement 1197 cm3 73.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity 3.9 l 4.12 US qt | 3.43 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1274 kg 2808.69 lbs.
Max. weight 1680 kg 3703.77 lbs.
Max load 406 kg 895.08 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 310 l 10.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 905 l 31.96 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load 50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4278 mm 168.43 in.
Width 1808 mm 71.18 in.
Width including mirrors 2021 mm 79.57 in.
Height 1486 mm 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 2537 mm 99.88 in.
Front track 1578 mm 62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1544 mm 60.79 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 136 mm 5.35 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.367
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Approach angle 13.5°
Departure angle 14.8°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 11°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 235/45 R18
Wheel rims size18