Volkswagen Type 1 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1938–2003)

Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions

The Volkswagen Type 1 engine is rear-mounted and air-cooled. Selected gasoline versions include the Cabrio 1.2 MT and 1.5 MT and the Coupe 1.1 MT, all pairing a manual transmission with rear-wheel drive. A larger engine generally makes hills easier, but mechanical condition matters greatly when you choose a car of this age.

Cabrio — Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	34 hp	25 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	39 hp	29 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	Manual	RWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1500 cm³	44 hp	32 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	48 hp	35 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	44 hp	32 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	46 hp	34 kW	Manual	RWD

Coupe — Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
1.1 MT	Gasoline	1100 cm³	24 hp	18 kW	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1192 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	37 hp	27 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	39 hp	29 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	46 hp	34 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1192 cm³	34 hp	25 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	34 hp	25 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1300 cm³	44 hp	32 kW	Manual	RWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1500 cm³	44 hp	32 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	48 hp	35 kW	Manual	RWD

Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions

Cabrio — Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions

Cabrio Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.2 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.5 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.6 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.6 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.6 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm

Coupe — Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions

Coupe Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.1 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.2 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.6 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.6 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.2 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.3 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.5 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm
1.6 MT	4060 mm	1550 mm	1500 mm	2400 mm	150 mm

Volkswagen Type 1 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1938–2003) — First Generation

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Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio — Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions

Coupe — Volkswagen Type 1 Engines and Transmissions

Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions

Cabrio — Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions

Coupe — Volkswagen Type 1 Dimensions

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