2014 Beetle. Technical ... Front-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive ... 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 ... Double overhead camshaft, chain driven ... 2.0L inline four cylinder,
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2014 Beetle Technical Specifications Beetle 1.8T
Beetle R-Line
Beetle TDI
ENGINE Type Bore Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm Fuel Requirement
1.8L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, FSI 3.25 in 82.5 mm 3.31 in 84.1 mm 110 cu in 1798 cc 9.6:1 170 hp @ 4800 (125 kW @ 4800) 184 lb-ft @ 1500 (250 Nm @ 1500) Regular unleaded
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI 3.25 in 82.5 mm 3.65 in 92.8 mm 121 cu in 1984 cc 9.6:1 210 hp @ 5300 (155 kW @5300) 207 lb-ft @ 1700 (280 Nm @ 1700 Premium fuel recommended
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TDI 3.19 in 81.0 mm 3.76 in 95.5 mm 120 cu in 1968 cc 16.5:1 140 hp @ 4000 (103 kW @ 4000) 236 lb-ft @ 1750 (320 Nm @ 1750) Diesel fuel only
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Cast iron, five main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Forged steel, five main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Forged steel, five main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Front-wheel drive Manual 1st 3.78 2nd 2.12 3rd 1.27 4th 0.86 5th 0.66 6th -Reverse 3.60 3.65 Final
Automatic 4.46 2.50 1.56 1.14 0.85 0.67 3.18 3.87
Front-wheel drive Manual 1st 3.77 2nd 2.09 3rd 1.32 4th 0.98 5th 0.98 6th 0.81 Reverse 4.55 Final I 3.94 Final II 3.09
DSG 3.46 2.05 1.30 0.90 0.91 0.76 3.99 4.06 3.14
Front-wheel drive Manual 1st 3.77 2nd 1.96 3rd 1.26 4th 0.87 5th 0.86 6th 0.72 Reverse 4.55 Final I 3.68 Final II 2.92
DSG 3.46 2.05 1.30 0.90 0.91 0.76 3.99 4.12 3.04
14.5 gal
55 L
14.5 gal
55 L
14.5 gal
55 L
ENGINE DESIGN Arrangement Cylinder block Crankshaft Cylinder head Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN Driven wheels Transmission Gear Ratios:1
CAPACITIES Fuel Tank STEERING Type Turns (lock to lock) Turning Circle (curb to curb) Ratio
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.01 35.4 ft 10.8 m 16.3 : 1
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.01 35.4 ft 10.8 m 16.3 : 1
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.01 35.4 ft 10.8 m 16.3 : 1
Compact Four 85.1 cu ft 15.4 cu ft 29.9 cu ft Front 52.1 cu ft 39.4/1000 55.3/1404 41.3/1048
Compact Four 85.1 cu ft 15.4 cu ft 29.9 cu ft Front 52.1 cu ft 39.4/1000 55.3/1404 41.3/1048
Compact Four 85.1 cu ft 15.4 cu ft 29.9 cu ft Front 52.1 cu ft 39.4/1000 55.3/1404 41.3/1048
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE EPA Class Seating Capacity Passenger Volume Cargo Volume Cargo Volume (rear seat folded) Volume Headroom (in/mm) Shoulder room (in/mm) Legroom (in/mm)
Rear 33.0 cu ft 37.1/942 49.0/1245 31.4/797
Rear 33.0 cu ft 37.1/942 49.0/1245 31.4/797
Rear 33.0 cu ft 37.1/942 49.0/1245 31.4/797
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Type Body Material Front Suspension
Rear Suspension Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control Parking Brake Wheels/Tires
Drag Coefficient
Unitary construction, bolt-on front fenders, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings 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 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) Mechanical 17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels 215/55 R17 H all-season tires 18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 235/45 R18 H all-season tires 0.37
Unitary construction, bolt-on front fenders, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 23-mm-diameter anti-roll bar Multilink, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 18mm-diameter anti-roll bar 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) Mechanical 18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 235/45 R18 H all-season tires 19-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 235/40 R19 H all-season tires 0.37
Unitary construction, bolt-on front fenders, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings 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 Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0in 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) Mechanical 17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels 215/55 R17 H all-season tires
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2014 Beetle Technical Specifications Beetle 1.8T
Beetle R-Line
Beetle TDI
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in/mm) Front Track (in/mm) Rear Track (in/mm) Length (in/mm) Width (in/mm) Height (in/mm) Ground Clearance (in/mm)
100/2540 62.2/1579 60.9/1546 168.4/4278 71.2/1808 58.5/1486 5.7/144
100/2540 62.2/1579 60.9/1546 168.4/4278 71.2/1808 58.5/1486 5.7/144
100/2540 62.2/1579 60.9/1546 168.4/4278 71.2/1808 58.5/1486 5.7/144
WEIGHTS Curb Weight
2948 lb 3012 lb 3946 lb 3990 lb 851 lb 833 lb
1337 kg 1366 kg 1790 kg 1830 kg 386 kg 378 kg
3056 lb 3104 lb 4012 lb 4057 lb 847 lb 842 lb
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Manual
Automatic
Manual
City mpg Highway mpg
24 33
25 33
21 30
GVWR Payload
Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
1386 kg 1408 kg 1820 kg 1840 kg 384 kg 382 kg
3115 lb 3157 lb 4079 lb 4123 lb 851 lb 851 lb
1413 kg 1432 kg 1850 kg 1870 kg 386 kg 386 kg
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
24 30
28 41
29 39
Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice.
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