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Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP)

Volkswagen Beetle · 2012 - present · Petrol

The Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP) produces 172 hp and 249 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reaches 190 km/h.

Power
172 hp
Torque
249 Nm
0–100
8.3 s
Top speed
190 km/h

Engine

Power 172 hp
Power (kW) 127 kW
Torque 249 Nm
Displacement 1,800 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 190 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.7 l/100 km
City consumption 9.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.1 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,277 mm
Width 1,831 mm
Height 1,486 mm
Wheelbase 2,537 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Cargo volume 436 l
Unladen weight 1,337 kg
Gross weight limit 1,790 kg
Tyre size 235/45 R18 H
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP) compared with 7,651 trims of other cars from the 2009–2015 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 172 hp 205 hp
better than 52%
Torque 249 Nm 331 Nm
better than 34%
Top speed 190 km/h 212 km/h
better than 27%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s 9.1 s
better than 58%
Combined consumption 8.7 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
better than 20%
Cargo volume 436 l 469 l
better than 47%
Unladen weight 1,337 kg 1,567 kg
better than 75%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Beetle

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Beetle
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 175 Nm 10.9 s 180 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 137 g/km
1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 175 Nm 10.9 s 180 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 129 g/km
1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) Diesel 105 hp 249 Nm 11.5 s 180 km/h 4.5 l/100 km 119 g/km
1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (105 HP) Diesel 105 hp 249 Nm 11.5 s 179 km/h 4.7 l/100 km 124 g/km
1.6L TDI Bluemotion 5MT FWD (105 HP) Diesel 105 hp 249 Nm 11.5 s 180 km/h 4.3 l/100 km 113 g/km
1.6L TDI Bluemotion 7AT FWD (105 HP) Diesel 105 hp 249 Nm 11.5 s 179 km/h 4.3 l/100 km 114 g/km
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 175 Nm 10.9 s 180 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 137 g/km
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 249 Nm 11.0 s 182 km/h 4.2 l/100 km 111 g/km
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 5MT FWD (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 249 Nm 11.0 s 182 km/h 4.1 l/100 km 107 g/km
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) Diesel 140 hp 320 Nm 9.4 s 198 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 129 g/km
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) Diesel 140 hp 320 Nm 9.4 s 195 km/h 5.4 l/100 km 140 g/km
2.0L BlueMotion 6AT FWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 340 Nm 8.9 s 200 km/h 4.7 l/100 km 122 g/km