Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio

2005 – 2010 Convertible Germany

Volkswagen built the Beetle Cabrio from 2005 to 2010. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 150 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.5 L/100 km.

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Body styleConvertible

Production2005 – 2010

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Beetle 2005 – 2010

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 150 hp

0–100 km/h9.3 – 15.6 s

Top speed160 – 202 km/h

Fuel economy5.5 – 9.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	15.6 s	160	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT RWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	12.3 s	178	5-speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	12.0 s	179	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	11.7 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	180	6-speed automatic
1.8L Turbo 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.3 s	202	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: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.6 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: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7 cuFT (198 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2758 lbs (1251 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 170 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: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 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: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7 cuFT (198 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 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 Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7 cuFT (198 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2923.3 lbs (1326 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 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): 11.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7 cuFT (198 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2874.8 lbs (1304 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 211 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: 112 mph (180 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: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7 cuFT (198 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2932 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4034 lbs (1830 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: 125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7 cuFT (198 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3004.9 lbs (1363 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.6 lbs (1850 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

Length4,079 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,501 mm

Wheelbase2,510 mm

Curb weight1,251 – 1,363 kg

Torque126 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.