Volkswagen Beetle (2011 - 2016)

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Variants

Hatchback
Beetle
BodyHatchback
Length4278 mm
Height1486 mm
Doors3
Boot space310 l
Convertible
Beetle Cabriolet
BodyConvertible
Length4278 mm
Height1473 mm
Doors2
Boot space225 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Beetle
Generation
16
Production years
2011 - 2016
Generation name
16
16.0
Avg
312.0
Higher is better
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
4278 mm
3,686.0
Avg
4,460.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2537 mm
2,300.0
Avg
2,725.0
Higher is better
Width
1808 mm
1,662.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1486 mm
1,435.0
Avg
1,635.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
136 mm
135.0
Avg
162.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
9.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
310 l
225.0
Avg
422.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
905 l
870.0
Avg
1,339.0
Higher is better
Seats
4
4
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
176 - 233 km/h
155.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Torque
175 - 350 Nm
92.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Power
77 - 162 kW
48.0
Avg
96.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1197 - 1984 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 12 s
6.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
55 l
38.0
Avg
55.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 - 7 l/100km
  • vw LogoVW Beetle (This) 4 - 7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
4 - 10 l/100km
  • vw LogoVW Beetle (This) 4 - 10 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1274 - 1529 kg
1,055.0
Avg
1,349.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
50 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better

Engines (Beetle)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
1.6 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.6 TDI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
178 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.2 TSI
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,197 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1550 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.2 TSI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,197 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1550 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI BMT
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
182 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI BMT DSG
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
182 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI BMT Design
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
202 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI BMT Design DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 TSI BMT Design
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.4 TSI BMT Design DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 TSI
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.4 TSI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
207 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
2.0 TSI Sport
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
225 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5100 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
2.0 TSI Sport DSG
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5100 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GSR
Engine & Power
Power
155 kW / 211 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
229 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GSR DSG
Engine & Power
Power
155 kW / 211 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
227 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GSR
Engine & Power
Power
162 kW / 220 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
233 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GSR DSG
Engine & Power
Power
162 kW / 220 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
231 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
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Volkswagen Beetle generations

Body type
Beetle 1.Generation
1998 - 2005
Length4081 mm
Height1498 mm
Wheelbase2508 mm
Length4081 mm
Body type
Beetle 1.Generation (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2010
Length4129 mm
Height1498 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4129 mm (+48 mm)
Body type
Beetle Beetle 2. Generation
2011 - 2016
Length4278 mm
Height1486 mm
Wheelbase2537 mm
Length4278 mm (+149 mm)
Body type
Beetle 2.Generation (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2018
Length4288 mm
Height1488 mm
Wheelbase2524 mm
Length4288 mm (+10 mm)
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1998
1998
1.Generation was introduced.
2005
2005
1.Generation (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 1.Generation.
2010
2010
The production of Volkswagen Beetle was discontinued.
2011
2011
Beetle 2. Generation was introduced.
2016
2016
2.Generation (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Beetle 2. Generation.
2018
2018
The production of Volkswagen Beetle was discontinued.

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1. Overall rating 83%
2. Child passenger safety 90%
3. Adult passenger safety 92%
4. Pedestrian protection 53%
5. Safety assistance systems 86%
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