Volkswagen Top Speed

Beetle convertible (a5)

178.00 km/h

or 110.60 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation Beetle Convertible (A5)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
Start of production 2012 year
End of production 2016 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg41.54 UK mpg14.71 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg58.85 UK mpg20.83 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg50.44 UK mpg17.86 km/l
CO2 emissions129 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 11.1 sec
Maximum speed 178 km/h 110.6 mph
Emission standard Euro 6
Weight-to-power ratio 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8 kg/Nm, 125.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 5000-5500 rpm.
Power per litre 87.7 Hp/l
Torque 175 Nm @ 1400-4000 rpm. 129.07 lb.-ft. @ 1400-4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code CBZB, CYVD
Engine displacement 1197 cm3 73.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 71 mm 2.8 in.
Piston Stroke 75.6 mm 2.98 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity 3.9-4 l 4.12 - 4.23 US qt | 3.43 - 3.52 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1395 kg 3075.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1780 kg 3924.23 lbs.
Max load 385 kg 848.78 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 225 l 7.95 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4278 mm 168.43 in.
Width 1808 mm 71.18 in.
Width including mirrors 2021 mm 79.57 in.
Height 1473 mm 57.99 in.
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 in.
Front track 1578 mm 62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1554 mm 61.18 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 136 mm 5.35 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Approach angle 13.6°
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 type McPherson
Rear suspension Semi-independent, coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 215/60 R16; 235/45 R18
Wheel rims size6.5J x 16; 8J x 18