2013 Volkswagen Beetle

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2013
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
2nd Generation (Typ 5C)
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6
  • 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.2 TSI
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
105 hp
Power (kW)
77 kW
Torque
175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed
178 km/h (111 mph)
0–60 mph
11.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
11.7 seconds
Displacement
1,197 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,278 mm (168.4 in)
Width
1,808 mm (71.2 in)
Height
1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Curb weight
1,388 kg (3,060 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,500 - 3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.9 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
71 mm (2.8 in)
Stroke
75.6 mm (3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6
  • 7-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam

Fuel

General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Class
C
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
7.3 – 7.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
5.9 – 6.1 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
139 – 142 g/km

Performance

Acceleration
0-80 km/h
7.6 sec
80-120 km/h
12 sec

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,021 mm (79.6 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Track, Front
1,578 mm (62.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,554 mm (61.2 in)
Approach Angle
13.6 °
Breakover Angle
11
Departure Angle
14.8 °
Turning Circle
10.8 m
Ground Clearance
136 mm (5.4 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
998 mm (39.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
956 mm (37.6 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,048 mm (41.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
797 mm (31.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,459 mm (57.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,157 mm (45.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1760 – 1780 kg (3,880 – 3,924 lb)
Cargo Capacity
446 – 447 kg (983 – 985 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
930 – 950 kg (2,050 – 2,094 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
880 kg (1,940 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Textile
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
Frameless Windows
First Row
Tinted Windows
Optional
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Manual
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
LED
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic | Semi-Static)

Colour

Cabriolet Top Colour
Black

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
525 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • MP3
  • WMA
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
USB-A
Optional
Number of Ports
1 pcs
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
225 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
310 litres
Depth
838 mm (33.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Width
1,146 mm (45.1 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
960 mm (37.8 in)
Opening Width
826 mm (32.5 in)
Height
411 mm (16.2 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
411 mm (16.2 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,544 mm (60.8 in)
Sill Height
704 mm (27.7 in)

Design

Transmission Knob Material
Leather

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
50/50

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
92 %
Child Occupant
90 %
Vulnerable Road Users
53 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2013
Overall Score
35.28
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
33.1 /38
Frontal Impact
14.3 /16
Lateral Impact
15.6 /16
Rear Impact
3.2 /4
Frontal Offset
14.28
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
43.9 /49
Safety Features
8 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrian
  • 15
  • 0
  • 4
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
4/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
4/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Crash, Driver
5/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger
5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Combined Rear Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
10.5 %
Overall Safety Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
4/5 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Trunk
on Floor

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D8S (xenon)
  • H4
Main Beam
H4
Bi-Xenon
D8S
Datyime Running Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Fog Light, Front
  • H8
  • HB4
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAY9s (H21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

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