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Volkswagen Beetle Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2013)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Convertible
Wheelbase 99.9 in 100.0 in
Length 168.4 in 168.4 in
Width 71.2 in 71.2 in
Height 58.5 in 58.0 in
Curb Weight 2983 lb. 3206 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 43.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 31.4 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 7.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 7.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 0 The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5L TDI Turbo R-Line
Standard Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250		turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750		turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700		turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
Optional Engine(s)  turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700		 
Standard Transmission5-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55HR17 tires215/55HR17 tires235/45HR18 tires235/40HR19 tires
Optional Tires235/45HR18 tires 235/40HR19 tires 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door Convertible Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5L TDI Turbo
Standard Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250		turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750		turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
Optional Engine(s)  turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s) 6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55HR17 tires215/55HR17 tires235/45HR18 tires
Optional Tires235/45HR18 tires235/45HR18 tires 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Powertrain: Pros
YearComment
2013 But diesels are slow, right? Back when they were last commonly offered in North America, in the 1980s, absolutely. But not with the latest technology. A diesel engine might produce much less power at 5,000 rpm (which is as fast as the TDI can spin), but how often do you venture near the red line? Down at more typical engine speeds, from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm, the diesel is much stronger than the gas engine, as suggested by their respective peak torque figures (236 vs. 177 lb-ft). In around-town driving the diesel moves the car effortlessly (though from a dead stop the turbo can take a moment to spool up). Technological advancements have also made the latest diesels smoother, quieter, and cleaner. The characteristic diesel grumble is most evident at idle from outside the car, but isn't objectionable even then. Once under way most people's ears wouldn't note anything out of the ordinary. I've never driven a Mini with the 121-horsepower base engine, so I can't report on its performance. The Fiat's 101-horsepower engine is far harder on the ears, and generally feels overwhelmed. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The 2.5L seems lackluster when it comes to strait line acceleration, but whip the 6 speed auto into Sport mode, and the little Beetle is sure to put a smile on your face when conering. I wouldn't consider the 2.5L with the 6spd AT a sporty car by any stretch, but it is deffinetly peppy enough to make the driving experience fun. I liked the styling and test drove the Turbo W/ 6spd manual. It had a lot of go, but not sporty enough that I could pass over the style of the 50's model. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 The 2.0 TSI does perform very well with a nice exhaust tone when pressing the pedal a bit more. The 2.0 is coupled to the DSG on mine and i do like this combination a lot. In D the DSG shifts very quick at low rpmīs and this is ofcourse good for the fuel economy. Manual shifting with the butterfly switches at the steering wheel is fun to do, but i keep it mostly in D. Put it in S and the beetle goes away as a rocket. The sound the exhaust then makes is so nice to hear, especially when it shifts. This makes it sometimes difficult to drive away slowly................. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2012 0 Love sport mode for when I'm having to get up to speed to merge with traffic. It's then easy to pop it back into normal drive for cruising. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Hatch 2.5L 19,995 19,195 795
2dr Hatch TDI 23,495 22,555 795
2dr Hatch Turbo 23,695 22,747 795
2dr Hatch R-Line 30,135 28,930 795
2dr Convertible 2.5L 24,995 23,995 795
2dr Convertible TDI 27,895 26,779 795
2dr Convertible Turbo 27,795 26,683 795

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