Volkswagen2011 Beetle 1.4 TSI 160 Specs

2011 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI 160 Specifications & Performance

2011 - 2014

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged

129 mph

8.3 seconds

158 BHP

42.8 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

310-905 L
kg
1,359 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
129 mph
0-62 mph
8.3 seconds
0-60 mph
8.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
116 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
177 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
42.8 mpg
Total Range
517 Miles
CO2 Emissions
153 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,390 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Twincharged
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
160 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
240 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
76.5 x 75.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
114 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
347 cc
BMEP
21.7 Bar
314.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
7 Gears
Tyre Sizes
215/60R16 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Cargo Space
310-905 L
Turning Circle
10.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,359 kg
Gross Weight
1,750 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
Length
4,278 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
1,486 mm
Wheelbase
2,537 mm
Front Track
1,578 mm
Rear Track
1,487 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
90%
Pedestrian
53%
Safety Assist
86%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band G
£275
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.3
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2011 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI 160 Rankings

Top BHP/L Volkswagens #58 / 1.5K
Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #253 / 1.5K
Best 0-62 mph Volkswagens #258 / 1.5K
Top BHP Volkswagens #379 / 1.5K
Fastest Volkswagens #438 / 1.5K
Top lb·ft Volkswagens #688 / 1.5K
Best MPG Volkswagens #750 / 1.5K
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #812 / 5K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #814 / 5K
Fastest Hatchbacks #1,060 / 5K
Best MPG Petrol #2,533 / 14.6K
Best MPG Hatchbacks #2,810 / 5K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #3,916 / 9.2K
2010s Fastest #4,819 / 9.2K
2010s Most Powerful #4,855 / 9.2K
Quickest 0-62 mph #8,263 / 22.9K
Best MPG #8,665 / 22.9K
Fastest #10,112 / 22.9K
Most Powerful #10,481 / 22.9K
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