HatchbackVolkswagen27% by Neofiliac Team64% by External Reviewers

Volkswagen Beetle A5

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

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

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

  1. ^ Volkswagen Beetle (2011-2019) review. [autoexpress].
  2. ^ 2019 Volkswagen Beetle review: The last goodbye. [cnet].

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