2015 Volkswagen Beetle
Engine
| Displacement | 1,984 cc121 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Single Fuel | S9 |
| Engine family | FVGAV02.0VPD | S9 |
| Configuration | Diesel | S7 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 6.9 l/100km34.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 7.8 l/100km30.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 6 l/100km39.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 187 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | S2 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 6 | S9 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,280 mm169 in | S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,810 mm71 in | S21 |
| Height | 1,490 mm59 in | S21 |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm100 in | S21 |
| Kerb weight | 1,337 kg2,948 lb | S21 |
Body and chassis
| Vehicle type | LDV/Passenger Car | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact Cars | S7 |
Safety and recalls
| Recall campaigns | 6 | S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints | 99 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,038 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 496 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,228 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $8.19 | calc |
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Transmission | Combined | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle 1.8l Automatic (S6) | 1,800 cc | Automatic (S6) | 8.7 l/100km | 200.1 g/km |
| Volkswagen Beetle 1.8l Manual 5-spd | 1,800 cc | Manual 5-spd | 8.7 l/100km | 204.4 g/km |
| Volkswagen Beetle 2.0l Automatic (AM-S6) | 2,000 cc | Automatic (AM-S6) | 6.9 l/100km | 187 g/km |
| Volkswagen Beetle 2.0l Manual 6-spd | 2,000 cc | Manual 6-spd | 6.9 l/100km | 187.7 g/km |
Sources
S21Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-CanadaS3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS4NHTSA Complaints PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGovS9EPA 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.