Volkswagen Beetle: generations and engines

The Volkswagen Beetle was built from 1997 to 2018 in 8 generations, with 72 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1997–2018

Generations8

Engine versions72

Power75–224 hp

Body stylesHatchback, Convertible

FuelDiesel, Gasoline

Timeline

Volkswagen Beetle generations

1997–2005
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)
- Hatchback
- Diesel
- Gasoline
12 engine versions 75–224 hp
Engines below
2002–2005
Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
6 engine versions 75–150 hp
Generation specs
2005–2010
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
6 engine versions 75–150 hp
Engines below
2005–2010
Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
6 engine versions 75–150 hp
Generation specs
2011–2016
Volkswagen Beetle (A5)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
12 engine versions 105–220 hp
Generation specs
2012–2016
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
10 engine versions 105–220 hp
Engines below
2016–2018
Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
10 engine versions 105–220 hp
Generation specs
2016–2018
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
10 engine versions 105–220 hp
Engines below

Specs

Volkswagen Beetle engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)1997–2005 · 12 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.9 TDI (90 hp)	1997–2005	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	13.1 s	106 mph (171 km/h)
1.9 TDI (90 hp) Automatic	1997–2005	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	14.4 s	104 mph (168 km/h)
2.0 (115 hp) Automatic	1997–2005	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	125 lb-ft (170 Nm)	10.9 s	109 mph (175 km/h)
2.0 (116 hp)	1997–2005	Gasoline	116 hp (85 kW)	125 lb-ft (170 Nm)	10 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
1.6 (100 hp)	1999–2005	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)	11 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
1.8 T (150 hp)	1999–2005	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	9 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.3 VR5 20V (170 hp)	1999–2005	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	162 lb-ft (220 Nm)	8.7 s	131 mph (211 km/h)
1.6 (102 hp)	2000–2005	Gasoline	102 hp (75 kW)	109 lb-ft (148 Nm)	11.6 s	111 mph (179 km/h)
1.6 (102 hp) Automatic	2000–2005	Gasoline	102 hp (75 kW)	109 lb-ft (148 Nm)	13.2 s	109 mph (175 km/h)
1.9 TDI (101 hp)	2000–2005	Diesel	101 hp (74 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	12.4 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
RSI 3.2 (224 hp)	2000–2005	Gasoline	224 hp (165 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	6.7 s	140 mph (225 km/h)
1.4 i 16V (75 hp)	2001–2005	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	93 lb-ft (126 Nm)	14.6 s	100 mph (161 km/h)

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005)2005–2010 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.4 (75 hp)	2005–2010	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	93 lb-ft (126 Nm)	14.6 s	100 mph (161 km/h)
1.6 (102 hp)	2005–2009	Gasoline	102 hp (75 kW)	109 lb-ft (148 Nm)	11.6 s	111 mph (179 km/h)
1.8 Turbo (150 hp)	2005–2010	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	162 lb-ft (220 Nm)	8.7 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
1.9 TDI (105 hp)	2005–2006	Diesel	105 hp (77 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	11.5 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
2.0 (115 hp)	2005–2010	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	127 lb-ft (172 Nm)	10.9 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
2.0 (115 hp) Automatic	2005–2010	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	127 lb-ft (172 Nm)	12.9 s	113 mph (182 km/h)

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)2012–2016 · 10 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.2 TSI (105 hp)	2012–2016	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	11.7 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSG	2012–2016	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	11.7 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
1.4 TSI (150 hp)	2014–2016	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9.1 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG	2014–2016	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9.1 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.0 TDI (110 hp)	2014–2016	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.7 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
2.0 TDI (110 hp) DSG	2014–2016	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.7 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp)	2014–2016	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	9.3 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG	2014–2016	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	9.3 s	123 mph (198 km/h)
2.0 TSI (220 hp)	2014–2016	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	6.9 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
2.0 TSI (220 hp) DSG	2014–2016	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	6.9 s	142 mph (228 km/h)

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016)2016–2018 · 10 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.2 TSI (105 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	11.7 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSG	2016–2018	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	11.7 s	111 mph (178 km/h)
1.4 TSI (150 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9.1 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG	2016–2018	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	9.1 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.0 TDI (110 hp)	2016–2018	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.7 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
2.0 TDI (110 hp) DSG	2016–2018	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.7 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp)	2016–2018	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	9.3 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG	2016–2018	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	9.3 s	123 mph (198 km/h)
2.0 TSI (220 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	6.9 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
2.0 TSI (220 hp) DSG	2016–2018	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)	6.9 s	142 mph (228 km/h)

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