Volkswagen Beetle

2016 – 2019 Germany

Volkswagen built the Beetle from 2016 to 2019. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 105 to 220 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.2 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (2013 – 2014), peak power rose from 211 to 220 hp. The same generation also came as a convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production2016 – 2019

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Convertible 2016 – 2019

Key specifications (range)

Power105 – 220 hp

0–100 km/h6.7 – 11.4 s

Top speed180 – 233 km/h

Fuel economy4.2 – 6.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.2L TSI 6MT (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.9 s	180	6-Speed manual
1.2L TSI 7AT (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.9 s	180	7-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TDI 5MT (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.0 s	182	5-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 7AT (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.4 s	182	7-speed automatic DSG
1.4L TSI 6MT (150 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.7 s	203	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 7AT (150 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.7 s	203	7-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TDI 6MT (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	8.9 s	203	6-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 7AT (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	8.9 s	200	7-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TSI 6MT (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.7 s	233	6-Speed manual
2.0L TSI 7AT (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.7 s	232	7-speed automatic DSG

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 77.2 KW @ 4500-5500 RPM105 HP @ 4500-5500 RPM104 BHP @ 4500-5500 RPM
Torque: 129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2732 lbs (1239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3880 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 123 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 77.2 KW @ 4500-5500 RPM105 HP @ 4500-5500 RPM104 BHP @ 4500-5500 RPM
Torque: 129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2789 lbs (1265 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 80.9 KW @ 3500 RPM110 HP @ 3500 RPM108 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM340 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2906 lbs (1318 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4101 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 110 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 80.9 KW @ 3500 RPM110 HP @ 3500 RPM108 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM340 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4101 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 115 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM250 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2802 lbs (1271 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 130 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM250 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2840 lbs (1288 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 124 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 3500 RPM150 HP @ 3500 RPM148 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM340 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2967 lbs (1346 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 117 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 3500 RPM150 HP @ 3500 RPM148 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM340 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2967 lbs (1346 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 124 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 161.8 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM220 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM217 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2978 lbs (1351 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4057 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 161.8 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM220 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM217 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/60.9 in (1,570/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3034 lbs (1376 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 157 g/km

Length4,288 mm

Width1,826 mm

Height1,488 mm

Wheelbase2,525 mm

Curb weight1,239 – 1,376 kg

Torque175 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.