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Volkswagen Beetle
2005 – 2010
Germany
Volkswagen built the Beetle from 2005 to 2010. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 150 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.4 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (2001 – 2003), peak power fell from 224 to 150 hp, and minimum weight went down by 373 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.
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Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2010
Variants7
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power75 – 150 hp
0–100 km/h8.4 – 14.6 s
Top speed161 – 203 km/h
Fuel economy5.4 – 9.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 14.6 s | 161 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT RWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 11.6 s | 179 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 105 hp | 11.5 s | 180 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 10.9 s | 185 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L 6AT RWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 12.9 s | 182 | 6-speed automatic |
| 1.8L Turbo 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 8.7 s | 203 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.5L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 8.4 s | 201 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 93 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM126 Nm @ 3300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 100 mph (161 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 TR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 162.6 in (4130 mm)
- Width
- 67.7 in (1720 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2550.7 lbs (1157 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3637.7 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 168 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111.2 mph (179 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65TR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 162.6 in (4130 mm)
- Width
- 67.7 in (1720 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2594.8 lbs (1177 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3703.8 lbs (1680 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 180 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 162.6 in (4130 mm)
- Width
- 67.7 in (1720 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2791.1 lbs (1266 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3792 lbs (1720 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 146 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 127 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM172 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 162.6 in (4130 mm)
- Width
- 67.7 in (1720 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2691.8 lbs (1221 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 210 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 127 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM172 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 113 mph (182 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 162.6 in (4130 mm)
- Width
- 67.7 in (1720 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2701 lbs (1225 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 222 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5800 RPM150 HP @ 5800 RPM148 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM220 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 162.6 in (4130 mm)
- Width
- 67.7 in (1720 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2742.6 lbs (1244 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 194 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 2480 cm3 (151 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5000 RPM150 HP @ 5000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM230 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 125 mph (201 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16 H
Dimensions
- Length
- 161.1 in (4092 mm)
- Width
- 67.9 in (1725 mm)
- Height
- 59 in (1499 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.4/58.8 in (1,509/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.8 in (2510 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12 cuFT (340 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2965 lbs (1345 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Length4,092 – 4,130 mm
Width1,720 – 1,725 mm
Height1,499 – 1,501 mm
Wheelbase2,510 – 2,520 mm
Curb weight1,157 – 1,345 kg
Torque126 – 240 Nm
Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.
