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Volkswagen Beetle A5

Compact Hatchback

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5) is a compact hatchback in production from 2011 to 2018. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-5 engines that displaced 1.2 to 2.5 liters.

Compared to the New Beetle that preceded it, the A5 Beetle has a more conventional FWD design, though VW still threw in some retro design elements. Unfortunately, VW downsized the engines but failed to upgrade the suspension.

Owners may find that at speed the vehicle consumes a lot more than the numbers indicate, thanks to a disappointing 0.36 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 27%

Pros

Interesting design update
New 7-speed DSG

Cons

No powerful engine options
High 0.36 drag coefficient
No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found

External score 64%

Pros

Good infotainment tech
Comfortable to drive
Stylish styling
Fun to drive
Comfy, leather seats

Cons

Lack of safety features
Limited cargo space
No adaptive cruise control or lane-keeping assist
Alternatives offer more practicality

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.2 TSI

1.2 TSI DCT

1.4 TSI

1.4 TSI DCT

2.0 TDI 110

2.0 TDI 110 DCT

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 DCT

2.0 TSI 200 DCT

2.0 TSI 220

2.0 TSI 220 DCT

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The second generation Volkswagen Beetle is greatly improved over the car it replaced. The styling is dramatic and contemporary, there's more of a premium feel inside and out. It's even more fun to drive thanks to the better dynamics of the Mk VI Golf platform on which it's built. With a reasonable level of practicality and low running costs, it's a style statement that doesn't demand too much in the way of compromises.

Pros

Stylish styling
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Alternatives offer more practicality
Lack of safety features

cnet^[2]

Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

Final Edition models get their own special colors reminiscent of hues offered on the Última Edición. Blind-spot monitoring is standard, and is helpful when the canvas top is up. With the top up, the Beetle's cabin is pretty quiet -- better than what I originally expected.

Pros

Fun to drive
Comfy, leather seats
Good infotainment tech

Cons

No adaptive cruise control or lane-keeping assist
Limited cargo space

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References

^ Volkswagen Beetle (2011-2019) review. [autoexpress].
^ 2019 Volkswagen Beetle review: The last goodbye. [cnet].

Volkswagen Beetle A5

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autoexpress^[1]

cnet^[2]