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Volkswagen Beetle Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2016–2019) — Second Generation Restyling

The restyled Volkswagen Beetle offers Cabrio and three-door hatchback bodies. Alongside the choice of roof, consider how the engine and transmission will fit your daily journeys.

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Volkswagen Beetle Engines and Transmissions

Among the Cabrio examples, the gasoline 1.2 DSG uses a dual-clutch transmission that handles gear changes for you, while the diesel 1.6 MT gives you manual control. The gasoline 2.5 AT offers a conventional automatic—another option if frequent traffic makes shifting tiresome. These selected powertrains all drive the front wheels.

Cabrio — Volkswagen Beetle Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Volkswagen Beetle Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.2 DSGGasoline1197 cm³105 hp77 kW175 N⋅mRoboticFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1197 cm³105 hp77 kW175 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 DSGGasoline1395 cm³150 hp110 kW250 N⋅mRoboticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1395 cm³150 hp110 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1395 cm³160 hp117 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 DSGGasoline1395 cm³160 hp117 kW240 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp154 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³200 hp147 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³200 hp147 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³210 hp154 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³220 hp161 kW350 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2480 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2480 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1798 cm³170 hp125 kW249 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1798 cm³170 hp125 kW249 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³200 hp147 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³220 hp161 kW350 N⋅mRoboticFWD
1.6 DSGDiesel1598 cm³105 hp77 kW250 N⋅mRoboticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1598 cm³105 hp77 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGDiesel1968 cm³110 hp80 kW250 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1968 cm³110 hp80 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1984 cm³174 hp127 kW249 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Beetle Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Beetle Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.2 MTGasoline1197 cm³105 hp77 kW175 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 DSGGasoline1395 cm³150 hp110 kW250 N⋅mRoboticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1395 cm³150 hp110 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³160 hp117 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 DSGGasoline1390 cm³160 hp117 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1798 cm³170 hp125 kW249 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1798 cm³170 hp125 kW249 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³200 hp147 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³210 hp154 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp154 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³220 hp161 kW350 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³220 hp161 kW350 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2480 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2480 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 DSGGasoline1197 cm³105 hp77 kW175 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions

Cabrio — Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions

Cabrio Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.2 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1409 kg1780 kg136 mm
1.2 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1395 kg1780 kg136 mm
1.4 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1452 kg1830 kg136 mm
1.4 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1434 kg1810 kg136 mm
1.4 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1379 kg1810 kg136 mm
1.4 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1393 kg1810 kg136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1413 kg1870 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1404 kgNot provided136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1487 kg1870 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1505 kg1890 kg136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1481 kg1870 kg136 mm
2.5 AT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mmNot providedNot provided136 mm
2.5 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mmNot providedNot provided136 mm
1.8 AT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mmNot providedNot provided136 mm
1.8 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1316 kg1810 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1439 kg1850 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1505 kg1890 kg136 mm
1.6 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1479 kg1870 kg136 mm
1.6 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1387 kg1780 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1505 kg1900 kg136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1485 kg1880 kg136 mm
2.0 AT4278 mm1808 mm1473 mm2537 mm1333 kg1810 kg136 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.2 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1307 kg1780 kg136 mm
1.4 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1364 kg1810 kg136 mm
1.4 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1347 kg1790 kg136 mm
1.4 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1367 kg1820 kg136 mm
1.4 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1386 kg1840 kg136 mm
1.8 AT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mmNot providedNot provided136 mm
1.8 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1316 kg1810 kg136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1417 kg1850 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1412 kg1860 kg136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1391 kg1840 kg136 mm
2.0 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1420 kg1860 kg136 mm
2.0 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1395 kg1840 kg136 mm
2.5 AT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1353 kg1750 kg136 mm
2.5 MT4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1333 kg1722 kg136 mm
1.2 DSG4278 mm1808 mm1486 mm2537 mm1307 kg1780 kg136 mm

Volkswagen Beetle Cargo Space

Cabrio — Volkswagen Beetle Cargo Space

Cabrio Volkswagen Beetle Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.2 DSG225 l
1.2 MT225 l
1.4 DSG225 l
1.4 MT225 l
1.4 MT225 l
1.4 DSG225 l
2.0 MT225 l
2.0 DSG225 l
2.0 MT225 l
2.0 DSG225 l
2.0 MT225 l
2.5 AT225 l
2.5 MT225 l
1.8 AT225 l
1.8 MT225 l
2.0 DSG225 l
2.0 DSG225 l
1.6 DSG225 l
1.6 MT225 l
2.0 DSG225 l
2.0 MT225 l
2.0 AT225 l

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Beetle Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Beetle Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.2 MT310 l905 l
1.4 DSG310 l905 l
1.4 MT310 l905 l
1.4 MT310 l905 l
1.4 DSG310 l905 l
1.8 AT310 l905 l
1.8 MT310 l905 l
2.0 MT310 l905 l
2.0 DSG310 l905 l
2.0 MT310 l905 l
2.0 DSG310 l905 l
2.0 MT310 l905 l
2.5 AT310 l905 l
2.5 MT310 l905 l
1.2 DSG310 l905 l