Volkswagen Beetle 2005 Cabrio

This generation of Volkswagen Beetle has been produced from September, 2005 to January, 2011. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and power of from 75 to 150 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.9 litres and power of 105 HP.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.1 to 9.2 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio petrol engine version is Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4, consuming 7.1 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio diesel - Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Beetle real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 9 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +5% for petrol engines and +13% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Beetle modification.

Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 170 to 221 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 149 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Beetle with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 which produces an average of 170 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Beetle diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI - 149 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.3 seconds has Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 reaching this speed only in 15.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 202 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 150 hp version (Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo).

Lenght of Volkswagen Beetle is 408 cm, it is medium size car. Volkswagen Beetle gross weight is from 1750 to 1850 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 13 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Volkswagen Beetle trunk space is 201 litres.

This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 5000 €. Users calculated Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 48%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Beetle for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Beetle prices and costs.

Volkswagen Beetle modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (6)

Volkswagen Beetle prices

Volkswagen Beetle 2005 - 2011 cabrio price in Latvia is from 4000 € to 5500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Beetle price is average (compare cabrios 2005 - 2011 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volkswagen Beetle 2005 price 4000 € 5000 € 5500 €

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Volkswagen Beetle reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Beetle reliability is entirely high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2018 defects were detected in an average of only 17.9 percent of Volkswagen Beetle of this generation (on average 10 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 24.3%.

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Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio features (options)

Percentage of Volkswagen Beetle with corresponding feature (option)

Metallic paint
71%
Conditioning
50%
Rain sensor
14%

Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio photo images

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Volkswagen Beetle reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about Volkswagen Beetle manufactured from 2005 to 2011.
Find below reviews about other generations of Volkswagen Beetle.
Volkswagen Beetle 2000 Hatchback Petrol, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2000 (new car) Owned for:280`000 kilometers (20 years)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total car rating:
6
   female, age 72
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