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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

16 specifications · 7 categories ·3 sources · US market

Engine

Displacement1,984 cc121 cu inS9
Cylinders4S7
FuelSingle FuelS9
Engine familyGVGAV02.0VPDS9

Fuel economy

Combined9.1 l/100km26.0 mpgS7
Urban10.2 l/100km23.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban7.8 l/100km30.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2213.1 g/kmS7
Emission standardS2S9

Transmission and drive

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)S7
Gears6S9
DriveFront-Wheel DriveS7

Dimensions and weight

Kerb weight1,618 kg3,567 lbS9

Body and chassis

Vehicle typeLDV/Passenger CarS9
EPA size classSubcompact CarsS7

Safety and recalls

Recall campaigns2S3

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km1,358 litrescalc
Per cylinder496 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,606calc
Cost per 100 km$10.71calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8l Automatic (S6)1,800 ccAutomatic (S6)8.4 l/100km198.8 g/km
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0l Automatic (AM-S6)2,000 ccAutomatic (AM-S6)9.1 l/100km213.1 g/km
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0l Manual 6-spd2,000 ccManual 6-spd9.1 l/100km213.1 g/km

Sources

  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov

Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.