Free Volkswagen Beetle VIN Decoder
Look up available Volkswagen Beetle vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 44 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Original chassis numbers from before the modern VIN standard can be shorter and use manufacturer-specific formats. Do not add characters to make one fit a 17-character form. Compare the original markings with the registration papers and the correct period manual; a later registration or replacement identity plate needs its own supporting documents.
The NHTSA vPIC decoder is intended for model years 1981 onward. The specification rows below are a reference for comparison, not authentication of an individual car.
Volkswagen Beetle specs by variant
All 44 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Petrol · MANUAL 20 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TSI 6MT (220 HP) | 2016–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 217 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT (150 HP) | 2016–? | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT (105 HP) | 2016–? | Petrol | 1.2 L | 104 bhp | MANUAL 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 6MT FWD (200 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 197 bhp | MANUAL 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 | — |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.4 L | 158 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | 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 | — |
Petrol · DCT 8 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TSI 7AT (220 HP) | 2016–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 217 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT (150 HP) | 2016–? | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | 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 Turbo 6AT FWD (200 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 197 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.4 L | 158 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 7 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 6MT (150 HP) | 2016–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 5MT (110 HP) | 2016–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 108 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 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 | — |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI Bluemotion 5MT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
Diesel · DCT 7 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 7AT (150 HP) | 2016–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 7AT (110 HP) | 2016–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 108 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L BlueMotion 6AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 138 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (110 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 109 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI Bluemotion 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Turbo 6AT (170 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 170 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | FWD | — |
| 2.5L 6AT FWD (170 HP) | 2012–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 170 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | FWD | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your Volkswagen Beetle result
These examples apply to supported European Volkswagen VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. Do not apply this table to a different market’s VIN layout.
ZZZ is a format clue
Our European Volkswagen decoder recognizes the ZZZ filler in positions 4–6 and reads the two-character Typ code in positions 7–8. ZZZ is not an engine or trim code. A VIN without this layout follows the other available decoding sources.
A platform can span more than one version
The Typ code identifies a model family and may narrow its generation. Some mappings span adjacent versions, such as the Passat B6/B7 family. Compare the decoded year, body and documents before selecting specifications.
Separate model year from first registration
The supported format can encode a model year at position 10. That can differ from the first registration date. Neither the model code nor the year supplies a complete factory-option list.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Beetle | Not resolved by this code |
| 16 | Beetle | A5 |
| 9C | Beetle | New Beetle |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the Volkswagen Beetle specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
Other Beetle generations and versions
The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.
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