Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet Convertible (2012-2018)

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (Type A5) is a subcompact convertible in production from 2012 to 2018. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the New Beetle that preceded it, the A5 Beetle Cabriolet has an improved styling. It is perhaps the only hatchback-based convertible that is not ugly to have come out of Europe in the last few decades.
Drivetrain-wise, the A5 Beetle Cabriolet is no different than the Mk6 VW Golf, though only a subset of engines were made available.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 39% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

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Specifications

1.2 TSI1.2 TSI DSG1.4 TSI1.4 TSI DSG2.0 TDI 1102.0 TDI 110 DSG2.0 TDI 1502.0 TDI 150 DSG2.0 TSI2.0 TSI DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity225 L / 7.9 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity3.9 L / 4.1 qt3.9 L / 4.1 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers4
Payload385 kg / 849 lbs379 kg / 836 lbs376 kg / 829 lbs378 kg / 833 lbs395 kg / 871 lbs395 kg / 871 lbs385 kg / 849 lbs381 kg / 840 lbs389 kg / 858 lbs385 kg / 849 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle14.8 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size215/60 R16, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/55 R17, 235/45 R18
Turning Circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height1473 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Length4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in4278 mm / 168.4 in
Size | Width1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in1554.0 mm / 61.2 in
Weight1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1421.0 kg / 3132.8 lbs1434.0 kg / 3161.4 lbs1452.0 kg / 3201.1 lbs1485.0 kg / 3273.9 lbs1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs1529.0 kg / 3370.9 lbs1481.0 kg / 3265.0 lbs1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 16, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 8J x 186.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 8J x 187J x 17, 8J x 187J x 17, 8J x 18
Wheelbase2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in2540 mm / 100.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.7 sec11.7 sec9.1 sec9.1 sec11.7 sec11.7 sec9.3 sec9.3 sec6.9 sec6.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.1 sec11.1 sec8.6 sec8.6 sec11.1 sec11.1 sec8.8 sec8.8 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec
CO2 Emission129 g/km127 g/km138 g/km130 g/km115 g/km119 g/km120 g/km130 g/km154 g/km159 g/km
Fuel Economy5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineCBZB, CYVDCBZB, CYVDCZDACZDACUAACUAACUUB, CVCA, DELA, DGMACUUB, CVCA, DELA, DGMACULCCULC
Engine | Bore71.0 mm / 2.8 in71.0 mm / 2.8 in71.0 mm / 2.8 in71.0 mm / 2.8 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:116.8:116.8:116.2:116.2:19.6:19.6:1
Engine | Displacement1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 3500 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 3500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500 rpm220.0 hp / 164.1 kW @ 4500-6200 rpm220.0 hp / 164.1 kW @ 4500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in55.9 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in55.9 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in110.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in110.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed5-speed7-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic DSGManualAutomatic DSGManualAutomatic DSGManualAutomatic DSGManualAutomatic DSG

Production

Availability2012 ~ 20182012 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 20182014 ~ 2018

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