Free Volkswagen Beetle VIN Decoder
Decode your Volkswagen Beetle VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 44 variants (1946+). No registration.
1946+ 44 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Beetle specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Beetle variant in our database.
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TSI 6MT (220 HP) | 2016 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 217 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TSI 7AT (220 HP) | 2016 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 217 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT (150 HP) | 2016 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT (150 HP) | 2016 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT (150 HP) | 2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 7AT (150 HP) | 2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 5MT (110 HP) | 2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 108 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 7AT (110 HP) | 2016 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 108 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT (105 HP) | 2016 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 104 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 7AT (105 HP) | 2016 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 104 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TSI BlueMotion 6AT FWD (220 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 217 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (220 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 217 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L Turbo 6MT FWD (210 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 211 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L Turbo 6AT FWD (200 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 197 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L Turbo 6MT FWD (200 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 197 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.8L Turbo 6AT (170 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 170 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.8L Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 170 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 170 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 2.5L 6AT FWD (170 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 170 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 158 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 158 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L BlueMotion 6AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 138 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 138 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 5MT FWD (110 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 109 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (110 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 109 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI Bluemotion 5MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI Bluemotion 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.5L 4MT RWD (54 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.5 L | 54 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (51 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 50 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.3L 4MT RWD (45 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.3 L | 44 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (43 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 43 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.2L 4MT RWD (41 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 40 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.2L 4MT RWD (35 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 34 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.2L 4MT RWD (30 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 30 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 1.1L 4MT RWD (25 HP) | 1946 | Petrol | 1.1 L | 24 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
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Volkswagen Beetle VIN FAQ
What does a Volkswagen Beetle VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Beetle VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Volkswagen Beetle?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Volkswagen Beetle made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Beetle for model years 1946+, across 44 variants.
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