Volkswagen Beetle (A5) (2011–2016)

The Volkswagen Beetle (A5) was offered with 12 engine versions (8 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 105 to 220 hp, built 2011–2016.

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Production years2011–2016
Body styleHatchback
Doors4
Length168.4 in (4,278 mm)
Width71.2 in (1,808 mm)
Height58.5 in (1,486 mm)
Cargo volume10.9 cu ft (310 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

All Volkswagen Beetle (A5) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 TSI (105 hp)2011–2014Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)10.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TSI (200 hp) DSG2011–2013Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)7.5 s139 mph (223 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (105 hp)2014–2016Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)10.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSG2014–2016Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)10.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (150 hp)2014–2016Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.7 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG2014–2016Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.7 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (110 hp)2014–2016Diesel110 hp (81 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (110 hp) DSG2014–2016Diesel110 hp (81 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (150 hp)2014–2016Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.9 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG2014–2016Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.9 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TSI (220 hp)2014–2016Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.7 s145 mph (233 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TSI (220 hp) DSG2014–2016Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.7 s144 mph (231 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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