2014 Beetle Convertible
Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore
3.25 in
82.5 mm
3.25 in
82.5 mm
3.19 in
81.0 mm
Stroke
3.31 in
84.1
3.65 in
92.8 mm
3.76 in
95.5 mm
Displacement
110 cu in
1798 cc
121 cu in
1984 cc
120 cu in
1968 cc
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
9.6:1
16.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
170 hp @ 4800
(125 kW @ 4800)
210 hp @ 5300
(155 kW @ 5300)
140 hp @ 4000
(103 kW @ 4000)
Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500
(250 Nm @ 1500)
207 lb-ft @ 1700
(280 Nm @ (1700)
236 lb-ft @ 1750
(320 Nm @ 1750)
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crankshaft
Cast iron, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder head
Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN
Driven wheels
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Automatic
Manual
DSG
Manual
DSG
Transmission Gear Ratios:1
1st
4.46
1st
3.77
3.46
1st
3.77
3.46
2nd
2.50
2nd
2.09
2.05
2nd
1.96
2.05
3rd
1.56
3rd
1.32
1.30
3rd
1.26
1.30
4th
1.14
4th
0.98
0.90
4th
0.87
0.90
5th
0.85
5th
0.98
0.91
5th
0.86
0.91
6th
0.67
6th
0.81
0.76
6th
0.72
0.76
Reverse
3.18
Reverse
4.55
3.99
Reverse 4.55
3.99
Final
3.87
Final I
3.94
4.06
Final I
3.68
4.12
Final II
3.09
3.14
Final II
2.92
3.04
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank
14.5 gal
55 L
14.5 gal
55 L
14.5 gal
55 L
STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Turns (lock to lock)
3.01
3.01
3.01
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
35.4 ft
10.8 m
35.4 ft
10.8 m
35.4 ft
10.8 m
Ratio
16.3 : 1
16.3 : 1
16.3 : 1
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class
Compact
Compact
Compact
Seating Capacity
Four
Four
Four
Passenger Volume
81.4 cu ft
81.4 cu ft
81.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume
7.1 cu ft
7.1 cu ft
7.1 cu ft
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Volume
51.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
51.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
51.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Headroom (in/mm)
39.3/998
37.6/956
39.3/998
37.6/956
39.3/998
37.6/956
Shoulder room (in/mm)
55.3/1404
43.1/1094
55.3/1404
43.1/1094
55.3/1404
43.1/1094
Legroom (in/mm)
41.3/1048
31.4/797
41.3/1048
31.4/797
41.3/1048
31.4/797
BODY, CHASSIS, AND SUSPENSION
Type
Body Material
Steel stampings
Steel stampings
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control
Parking Brake
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Wheels/Tires
18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels
19-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels
235/45 R18 H all-season tires
235/40 R19 H all-season tires
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.37
0.37
0.37
Beetle Converible R-Line
Beetle Convertible TDI
235/45 R18 H all-season tires
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with
automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder,
maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable
intake timing
18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels
Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear
discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with
electronic brake pressure distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Multilink, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 18-
mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers,
23-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Premium fuel recommended
Unitary construction, bolt-on front fenders, two
solid mounted subframes
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers,
22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, TDI
Diesel fuel only
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt
driven, four valves per cylinder,
maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers,
22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Multilink, coil springs, telescopic
dampers, 18-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-
in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in
solid rear discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels
215/55 R17 H all-season tires
Beetle Convertible 1.8T
1.8L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, FSI
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven
with automatic tensioner, four valves per
cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters,
variable intake timing
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Steel stampings
215/55 R17 H all-season tires
Multilink, coil springs, telescopic dampers,
18-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid
rear discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels
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