Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic 2012

General Information

Modification (Engine)

2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic

Start of production

2012 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2014 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1546 mm

Width

1808 mm

Height

1486 mm

Length

4278 mm

Front track

1579 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.8

Wheelbase

2537 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

144 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 116.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 165.1 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l

Volume and Weight

Max load

416 kg

Kerb Weight

1454 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

201 l

Max. weight

1870 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 287 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 272 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

7J x 17; 8J x 18

Tires size

215/55 R17; 235/45 R18

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic