2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Specifications - Hillcrest Volkswagen (1979) Ltd
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 

Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Engine
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Type
 
2.5L, in-line 5-cylinder
 
2.5L, in-line 5-cylinder
 
 
 
 
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
 
170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (125 kW @ 5,700 rpm)
 
170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (125 kW @ 5,700 rpm)
 
 
 
 
Maximum Torque, lb-ft @ rpm
 
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 Nm @ 4,250 rpm)
 
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 Nm @ 4,250 rpm)
 
 
 
 
Fuel Requirement
 
Regular unleaded
 
Regular unleaded
 
 
 
 

 
 
Engine Design
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Lubrication
 
External gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
 
External gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
 
 
 
 

 
 
Drivetrain
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Drivetrain
 
Front-wheel drive
 
Front-wheel drive
 
 
 
 
Transmission Gear Ratios (:1) Automatic transmission
 
 
 
First
 
4.04
 
4.04
 
 
 
 
Second
 
2.37
 
2.37
 
 
 
 
Third
 
1.56
 
1.56
 
 
 
 
Fourth
 
1.16
 
1.16
 
 
 
 
Fifth
 
0.85
 
0.85
 
 
 
 
Sixth
 
0.67
 
0.67
 
 
 
 
Final
 
3.50
 
3.50
 
 
 
 

 
 
Capacities
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Engine Oil (with filter)
 
5.5 L
 
5.5 L
 
 
 
 
Fuel Tank
 
55.0 L
 
55.0 L
 
 
 
 

 
 
Interior Volume - SAE
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
EPA Class
 
Compact
 
Compact
 
 
 
 
Seating Capacity
 
Four
 
Four
 
 
 
 
Passenger Volume
 
2.30 m³
 
2.30 m³
 
 
 
 
Cargo Volume
 
0.20 m³
 
0.20 m³
 
 
 
 
Volume Front/Rear
 
1.47 m³ / 0.84 m³
 
1.47 m³ / 0.84 m³
 
 
 
 
Head Room Front/Rear
 
998 mm / 955 mm
 
998 mm / 955 mm
 
 
 
 
Shoulder Room Front/Rear
 
1,404 mm / 1,095 mm
 
1,404 mm / 1,095 mm
 
 
 
 
Leg Room Front/Rear
 
1,049 mm / 798 mm
 
1,049 mm / 798 mm
 
 
 
 

 
 
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Type
 
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
 
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
 
 
 
 
Front Suspension
 
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers and 22 mm−diameter anti-roll bar
 
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers and 22 mm−diameter anti-roll bar
 
 
 
 
Rear Suspension
 
Multilink rear suspension, coil springs, telescopic dampers and 18 mm−diameter anti-roll bar
 
Multilink rear suspension, coil springs, telescopic dampers and 18 mm−diameter anti-roll bar
 
 
 
 
Service Brakes
 
Front: Power-assisted, dual circuit, front vented disc brakes (287 mm x 25 mm), Rear: Power-assisted, dual circuit, rear solid disc brakes (272 mm x 10 mm)
 
Front: Power-assisted, dual circuit, front vented disc brakes (287 mm x 25 mm), Rear: Power-assisted, dual circuit, rear solid disc brakes (272 mm x 10 mm)
 
 
 
 
Drag Coefficient
 
0.38
 
0.38
 
 
 
 

 
 
Dimensions
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Wheelbase
 
2,540 mm
 
2,540 mm
 
 
 
 
Front Track
 
1,577 mm
 
1,577 mm
 
 
 
 
Rear Track
 
1,554 mm
 
1,554 mm
 
 
 
 
Length
 
4,278 mm
 
4,278 mm
 
 
 
 
Width
 
1,808 mm
 
1,808 mm
 
 
 
 
Height
 
1,473 mm
 
1,473 mm
 
 
 
 
Ground Clearance
 
142 mm
 
142 mm
 
 
 
 

 
 
Weights - Automatic transmission
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Curb Weight
 
1,454 kg
 
1,454 kg
 
 
 
 
Towing Capacity (max. braked trailer)
 
389 kg
 
389 kg
 
 
 
 

 
 
Fuel Consumption - Automatic transmission
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
City L/100km
 
9.8
 
9.8
 
 
 
 
Highway L/100km
 
7.3
 
7.3
 
 
 
 

 
 
Exterior
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Diversity antenna
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Fully galvanized sheet metal
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Crash-optimized front end
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Body-coloured bumpers
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual steel exhaust pipes
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Body-coloured door handles
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Black front grille
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
Black front grille with chrome application
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual-reflector halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Halogen projector lens fog lights integrated into front bumper
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Side turn signal lights integrated into side exterior mirrors
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Body-coloured mirror housings
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors, heatable
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Fully automatic power-operated convertible roof in cloth
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Integrated rear spoiler
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
215/60 R16 H, all-season tires
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
215/55 R17 H, all-season tires
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
125/90 R16 steel space-saver spare wheel
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
6.5J X 16" alloy wheels
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
7J X 17" alloy wheels
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Anti-theft locks
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Black window surrounds with chrome trim
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Aero windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe feature
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Heatable windshield washer nozzles
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 

 
 
Interior
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Manual climate control
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Two 12 V auxiliary power outlets
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Cruise control with active display
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual front and single rear cup holders
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual front bottle holders
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Front and rear floor mats
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, exterior temperature, warning lights, digital clock
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Combi-instrument with chrome rings
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Multifunction trip computer: Featuring trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, speed warning, and alternate speed indicator (mph)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Folding keys (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual front reading lights
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Interior ambient lighting - 4 positions and adjustable in red, white and blue
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Luggage compartment light
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Central power-locking system
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 13 km/h)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
KESSY keyless access with start and stop button
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Interior rearview mirror
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
RCD 310 AM/FM radio sound system with single CD player (MP3 readable) and 8 speakers
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
RNS 315 navigation system – single CD player, satellite navigation system, touch screen, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
 
  -
 
PKG
 
 
 
 
Auxiliary input
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Fender® premium audio system – 400-watt digital sound package (8 speakers plus subwoofer)
 
  -
 
PKG
 
 
 
 
Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® connectivity
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with limited complimentary subscription (3 months)
 
  -
 
PKG
 
 
 
 
Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Driver and front passenger combined head/thorax side airbag supplemental restraint system
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Rear-impact–optimized head restraints – driver and front passenger
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
3-point safety belts, all seating positions
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Front seat safety belt pre-tensioners with load limiters
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Lower Anchors and Top-tether for CHildren (LATCH)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Buckle switch (sensor that deploys airbag depending on safety belt use)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Active Rollover Protection System, automatic, behind rear head restraints
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
8-way manually adjustable front seats with adjustable lumbar support and lockable head restraints
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
8-way manually adjustable sport front seats with adjustable lumbar support and lockable head restraints
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Heatable front seats
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
50/50 split-folding rear seats
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Rear seat head restraints
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Side turn signal control stalk with lane-change feature (one touch, signals three times)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with flat bottom
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
3-spoke leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Height-adjustable and telescoping steering column
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Hydraulic power steering
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Theft-deterrent steering column
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dual glove boxes
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity with voice activation
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Leather-wrapped handbrake lever
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Leather-wrapped shift knob
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Dashboard colour-coded to exterior paint
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Leatherette
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
Vienna Leather
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Adjustable front air vents
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Power windows with lockout feature and pinch protection
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Power windows automatic up/down (one touch, all windows)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 

 
 
Technical
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Power-assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Hill Hold Assist
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Hydraulic Brake Assistant (HBA)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Tier II, BIN5
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion steering
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Independent front MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and sport mode
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 

 
 
Warranty
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Limited warranty against corrosion perforation: 12 years/unlimited distance
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Powertrain limited warranty: 5 years/100,000 km (whichever occurs first)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
New vehicle limited warranty: 4 years/80,000 km (whichever occurs first); wear and tear items and adjustments excluded after initial 12 months/20,000 km (whichever occurs first)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 

 
 
Roadside Assistance
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
24-hour roadside assistance: 4 years/80,000 km (whichever occurs first)
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 

 
 
Exterior Colours
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Candy White / Black Roof
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Black / Black Roof
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Black / Nutria Beige Roof
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Denim Blue / Black Roof
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Saturn Yellow / Black Roof
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Tornado Red / Black Roof
 
STD
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Tornado Red / Nutria Beige Roof
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Platinum Grey Metallic / Black Roof
 
OPT
 
OPT
 
 
 
 
Reflex Silver Metallic / Black Roof
 
OPT
 
OPT
 
 
 
 

 
 
Interior Colours
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Comfortline
 
Beetle Convertible 2.5L Highline
 
 

 
 
Leatherette, Titan Black
 
STD
 
  -
 
 
 
 
Vienna Leather, Titan Black
 
  -
 
STD
 
 
 
 
Vienna Leather, Nutria Beige
 
  -
 
STD