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Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)

Volkswagen Beetle · 2012 - present · Petrol

The Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) produces 173 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and reaches 190 km/h.

Power
173 hp
Torque
240 Nm
0–100
8.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h

Engine

Power 173 hp
Power (kW) 127 kW
Torque 240 Nm
Displacement 2,500 cc
Cylinders L5
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 55 l

Performance

Top speed 190 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.4 l/100 km
City consumption 10.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.8 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-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 1,310 kg
Gross weight limit 1,700 kg
Tyre size 215/55 R17 H
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L 5MT 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 173 hp 205 hp
better than 52%
Torque 240 Nm 331 Nm
better than 30%
Top speed 190 km/h 212 km/h
better than 27%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.9 s 9.1 s
better than 49%
Combined consumption 9.4 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
better than 16%
Cargo volume 436 l 469 l
better than 47%
Unladen weight 1,310 kg 1,567 kg
better than 77%

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 6MT FWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 175 Nm 10.9 s 180 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 137 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
1.6L 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 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 5MT FWD (105 HP) Diesel 105 hp 249 Nm 11.5 s 180 km/h 4.5 l/100 km 119 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
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 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 TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) Diesel 140 hp 320 Nm 9.4 s 198 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 129 g/km
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 249 Nm 8.7 s 203 km/h 5.4 l/100 km 124 g/km