Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio

2016 – 2019 Convertible Germany

The Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio is a convertible built from 2016 to 2019. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 105 to 220 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.3 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (2013 – 2016), peak power rose from 200 to 220 hp, and minimum weight went down by 68 kg.

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Body styleConvertible

Production2016 – 2019

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Beetle 2016 – 2019

Key specifications (range)

Power105 – 220 hp

0–100 km/h6.9 – 11.7 s

Top speed179 – 230 km/h

Fuel economy4.3 – 6.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	11.7 s	179	6-speed manual
1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	11.7 s	179	7-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.7 s	180	5-speed manual
2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.7 s	180	7-speed automatic DSG
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.1 s	201	6-speed manual
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (150 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.1 s	201	7-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	9.3 s	198	6-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	9.3 s	200	6-speed manual
2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.9 s	229	6-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.9 s	230	6-speed manual

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: 111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 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 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3946 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 125 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: 111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 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 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2967 lbs (1346 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 123 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 80.9 KW @ 3100-4500 RPM110 HP @ 3100-4500 RPM108 BHP @ 3100-4500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM250 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 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: 215/60 R16

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3106 lbs (1409 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4167 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Highway: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 114 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 80.9 KW @ 3100-4500 RPM110 HP @ 3100-4500 RPM108 BHP @ 3100-4500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM250 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 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 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3131 lbs (1420 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4211 lbs (1910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 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: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 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 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2992 lbs (1357 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 134 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: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 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 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3036 lbs (1377 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4034 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 128 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM148 BHP @ 3500-4000 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: 123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16 // 215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3199 lbs (1451 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4233 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 127 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM148 BHP @ 3500-4000 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): 9.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60 R16 // 215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4189 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 118 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: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3203 lbs (1453 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4189 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 160 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: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Height: 58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.9 in (2537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.9 cuFT (224 L)
Turning circle: 35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3150 lbs (1429 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Length4,288 mm

Width1,826 mm

Height1,473 mm

Wheelbase2,537 mm

Curb weight1,320 – 1,453 kg

Torque175 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.