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11.2012 - 02.2016 · Europe
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Generation 2, A5
5C7
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Volkswagen Beetle, Generation 2, A5, Europe market. This overview covers 96 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.2012 - 02.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 96 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 4
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1197–1984
- Drive layout
- Front-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Manual 5, Manual 6, Automated manual 6, Automated manual 7
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2537
- Ground clearance, mm
- 136
- Fuel
- Petrol AI-95, Diesel
Equipment and practical details
Volkswagen Beetle · Generation 2, A5 · Europe · 11.2012 - 02.2016. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.
- Differential locking
- Confirm which differential is controlled and how the mode operates. Electronic traction intervention and a mechanical lock need to be distinguished.
Specifications and technical details
96 versions1.2 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CBZB · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TSI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet DesignTop grade | 11.2012 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2014 - 01.2015 | |
| 1.2 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet DKarmannesignBase grade | 07.2014 - 02.2016 |
1.4 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CNWA, CTHD, CTKA, CAVD · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet DesignUpper grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet SportTop grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet KarmannBase grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 |
1.6 L, 105 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CAYC · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet DesignTop grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet KarmannBase grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 |
2.0 L, 140 hp, diesel, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CFFB, CJAA · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet DesignUpper grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet SportTop grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet KarmannBase grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 |
2.0 L, 140 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CFFB, CJAA · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet DesignUpper grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet SportTop grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet KarmannBase grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 |
1.2 L, 105 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CBZB · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TSI DSG Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet DesignTop grade | 11.2012 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2014 - 01.2015 | |
| 1.2 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.2 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet KarmannBase grade | 07.2014 - 02.2016 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CUUB, CVCA, DELA · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Design | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 11.2014 - 01.2015 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet KarmannUpper grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
1.6 L, 110 hp, diesel, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CUUA · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 TDI DSG Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet DesignUpper grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 11.2014 - 01.2015 | |
| 1.6 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI DSG Beetle Cabriolet KarmannTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CUUB, CVCA, DELA · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Design | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet KarmannUpper grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
1.6 L, 110 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CUUA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Design | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 11.2014 - 01.2015 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.6 TDI MT Beetle Cabriolet KarmannUpper grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
1.4 L, 160 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CNWA, CTHD, CTKA, CAVD · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet DesignUpper grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet SportTop grade | 11.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet CupTop grade | 02.2012 - 10.2014 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet KarmannBase grade | 07.2014 - 10.2014 |
2.0 L, 200 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CBFA, CCTA, CCZA · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 11.2012 - 04.2013 |
2.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CPLA, CPPA · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 05.2013 - 11.2014 | |
| 2.0 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive Sport | 07.2014 - 11.2014 |
2.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CPLA, CPPA · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 05.2013 - 11.2014 | |
| 2.0 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive Sport | 07.2014 - 11.2014 |
2.0 L, 220 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CULC · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet SportBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
2.0 L, 200 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CBFA, CCTA, CCZA · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 11.2012 - 04.2013 |
2.0 L, 220 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CULC · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet SportBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 2.0 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
1.4 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
CZDA · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Design | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle Cabriolet KarmannUpper grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI MT Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
1.4 L, 150 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive
CZDA · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet ClubTop grade | 01.2015 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Design | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Sport | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive DesignTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive SportTop grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle Cabriolet KarmannUpper grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 | |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Beetle CabrioletBase grade | 11.2014 - 02.2016 |
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