Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet get end-of-year engine refresh; up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption

13 November 2014

Just before the end of the year, Volkswagen will introduce three new gasoline engines (77 kW/103 hp, 110 kW/148 hp and 162 kW/217 hp) and two diesel engines (81 kW/109 hp and 110 kW/148 hp) for the Beetle. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard and are all more efficient than their predecessors.

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As an example, the power output of the top-of-the-range 2.0 TSI engine for the Beetle has been increased from 155 kW (208 hp) to 162 kW. At the same time fuel consumption has been reduced by approximately 13%. The 2.0 TDI (81 kW) variant is rated for CO₂ emissions of 112 g/km— efficiency class A.

In addition to the “Discover Media” navigation system that is available as an option, assistance systems and mobile services familiar from other model classes can now be used in the Beetle. For example, the “Rear View» reversing camera assists the driver with reversing and parking maneuvers. The camera picture in the display of the radio or radio/navigation system shows the area behind the vehicle and displays guidelines on the camera image to assist the driver with parking.

Together with the “Rear Traffic Alert” which provides assistance when reversing out of a parking space, the “Blind Spot” sensor is now also available in the Beetle. This informs the driver about vehicles in the blind spot and thus facilitates lane changing, for example. The coasting function is a further new feature. The dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) controller senses when there is no acceleration and automatically shifts to neutral.

The entry-level price for the Beetle with the new EU 6 engines is €17,825 (US$22,200), prices for the Cabriolet start at €22,125 (US$27,560).