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Specs of Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic /2011, 2012, 2013, 2014/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic /Hatchback 2011 - 2014/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the power output of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2011 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
170 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2011 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
2.5 l
2480 cm3
151.34 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2011 Volkswagen 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Hatchback 2011 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?
4278 mm
168.43 in.
What is the width of 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?
1808 mm
71.18 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
1353 kg
2983 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
1750 kg
3858 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?
436 - 847 l
15.4 - 29.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic?
6, automatic transmission Tiptronic

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic
Start of production
2011
End of production
2014
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 125.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 177.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
68.5 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 177 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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1353 kg 2983 lbs.
Max. weight
1750 kg 3858 lbs.
Max load
397 kg 875 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
436 l 15.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
847 l 29.9 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)
0.37
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, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Coil spring, Elastic beam
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
Tire size
215/55 R17; 235/45 R18
Wheel rim size
7J x 17; 8J x 18