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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic

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Key specs

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2012, 2013, 2014

What is the body type, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How much power, Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2012 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?170 Hp, 240 Nm
177.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2012 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?2.5 l
2480 cm3
151.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2012 Volkswagen 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?5, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Cabriolet 2012 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet?4278 mm
168.43 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet?1808 mm
71.18 in.
What is the curb weight, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?1454 kg
3205.52 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?1870 kg
4122.64 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet?201 l
7.1 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?6, automatic transmission Tiptronic

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
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 typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 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 brakesVentilated discs, 287 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 272 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18
Wheel rims size7J x 17; 8J x 18