Specifications: Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic 2012, 2013, 2014

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation Beetle Convertible (A5)
Modification (Engine) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic
Start of production 2012 year
End of production 2014 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 165.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 68.5 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code CBTA, CBUA
Engine displacement 2480 cm3
151.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm
3.25 in.
Piston Stroke 92.8 mm
3.65 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
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Coolant 9 l
9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1454 kg
3205.52 lbs.
Max. weight 1870 kg
4122.64 lbs.
Max load 416 kg
917.12 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 201 l
7.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4278 mm
168.43 in.
Width 1808 mm
71.18 in.
Height 1486 mm
58.5 in.
Wheelbase 2537 mm
99.88 in.
Front track 1579 mm
62.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1546 mm
60.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 144 mm
5.67 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.38
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
35.43 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 287 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 272 mm
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18
Wheel rims size 7J x 17; 8J x 18

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