When does the new VW Beetle TDI come out?
The Volkswagen Beetle TDI, the only Clean Diesel offering in the compact coupe category, will go on sale in the summer 2012 as a 2013 model. The biggest difference between the TDI and other Beetle models lies, obviously, under the hood.
What kind of engine does the 2013 VW Beetle have?
The base 2013 Beetle uses Volkswagen’s familiar 2.5-liter five-cylinder gasoline engine, and scores 22/31 mpg city/highway with the five-speed manual transmission. Base Beetle Convertibles are only available with an automatic, and score a less impressive 21/27 mpg.
When did the VW Beetle 2.5L come out?
The Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L and Turbo were launched to great acclaim from both consumers and the media in 2011. At the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, VW will unveil the third model in the Beetle lineup: the fuel-efficient TDI Clean Diesel model, which has manufacturer fuel economy estimates of 39 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city.
What’s the difference between the VW Beetle and the New Beetle?
The hood is flatter than the New Beetle’s, and the windshield is set at a steeper pitch–which coincidentally eliminates the expansive sea of dashboard inside the cabin. Sporty cues like the spoiler and graphics of the Turbo model, larger wheels (up to 19 inches), and xenon headlights help give the Beetle more edge, too.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Beetle have?
Volkswagen pioneered the use of turbocharging and direct injection in diesel engines and continues to lead the industry in this technology. This isn’t the first Beetle to be sold in the U.S. market with a diesel engine. From 1998 until 2006, the New Beetle was fitted with a 1.9-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine.
How big is the VW beetle in inches?
The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 inches wide (3.3 inches wider), 58.5 inches tall (0.5 inches lower) and 168.4 inches long (7.3 inches longer). The new focal point is the C-pillar. The development team also increased the car’s track widths and wheelbase.