Compare Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet
Variants
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
1.2 TSI
1.2 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI DSG
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.8 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, coil spring
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1502 mm / 59.1 in
1473 mm / 58.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1487.0 mm / 58.5 in
Performance
Towing Capacity
600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Reviews
Neofiliac score
21%
39%
Pros
- So ugly it can be unforgettable
- Rather good styling
- Improved performance
Cons
- Slow and sluggish
- No powerful engine options
- High 0.37 drag coefficient
- No independent rear suspensions
- Low cargo capacity
- No independent rear suspensions
- Only available with small engines
- Lingering reliability concerns
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