Volkswagen 2014 Beetle Convertible User manual

2014 Beetle Convertible
Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore 3.25 in 82.5 mm 3.25 in 82.5 mm 3.19 in 81.0 mm
Stroke 3.31 in 84.1 3.65 in 92.8 mm 3.76 in 95.5 mm
Displacement 110 cu in 1798 cc 121 cu in 1984 cc 120 cu in 1968 cc
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1 16.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 170 hp @ 4800 (125 kW @ 4800) 210 hp @ 5300 (155 kW @ 5300) 140 hp @ 4000 (103 kW @ 4000)
Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm 184 lb-ft @ 1500 (250 Nm @ 1500) 207 lb-ft @ 1700 (280 Nm @ (1700) 236 lb-ft @ 1750 (320 Nm @ 1750)
Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement Front mounted, transverse Front mounted, transverse Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder block Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Crankshaft Cast iron, five main bearings Forged steel, five main bearings Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy, crossflow Aluminum alloy, crossflow Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN
Driven wheels Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Automatic Manual DSG Manual DSG
Transmission Gear Ratios:1 1st 4.46 1st 3.77 3.46 1st 3.77 3.46
2nd 2.50 2nd 2.09 2.05 2nd 1.96 2.05
3rd 1.56 3rd 1.32 1.30 3rd 1.26 1.30
4th 1.14 4th 0.98 0.90 4th 0.87 0.90
5th 0.85 5th 0.98 0.91 5th 0.86 0.91
6th 0.67 6th 0.81 0.76 6th 0.72 0.76
Reverse 3.18 Reverse 4.55 3.99 Reverse 4.55 3.99
Final 3.87 Final I 3.94 4.06 Final I 3.68 4.12
Final II 3.09 3.14 Final II 2.92 3.04
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank 14.5 gal 55 L 14.5 gal 55 L 14.5 gal 55 L
STEERING
Type Rack and pinion: electric power assist Rack and pinion: electric power assist Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Turns (lock to lock) 3.01 3.01 3.01
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 35.4 ft 10.8 m 35.4 ft 10.8 m 35.4 ft 10.8 m
Ratio 16.3 : 1 16.3 : 1 16.3 : 1
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class Compact Compact Compact
Seating Capacity Four Four Four
Passenger Volume 81.4 cu ft 81.4 cu ft 81.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume 7.1 cu ft 7.1 cu ft 7.1 cu ft
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
Volume 51.9 cu ft 29.5 cu ft 51.9 cu ft 29.5 cu ft 51.9 cu ft 29.5 cu ft
Headroom (in/mm) 39.3/998 37.6/956 39.3/998 37.6/956 39.3/998 37.6/956
Shoulder room (in/mm) 55.3/1404 43.1/1094 55.3/1404 43.1/1094 55.3/1404 43.1/1094
Legroom (in/mm) 41.3/1048 31.4/797 41.3/1048 31.4/797 41.3/1048 31.4/797
BODY, CHASSIS, AND SUSPENSION
Type
Body Material Steel stampings Steel stampings
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control
Parking Brake Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical
Wheels/Tires
18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 19-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels
235/45 R18 H all-season tires 235/40 R19 H all-season tires
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.37 0.37 0.37
Beetle Converible R-Line
Beetle Convertible TDI
235/45 R18 H all-season tires
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with
automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder,
maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable
intake timing
18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels
Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear
discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with
electronic brake pressure distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Multilink, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 18-
mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers,
23-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Premium fuel recommended
Unitary construction, bolt-on front fenders, two
solid mounted subframes
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers,
22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, TDI
Diesel fuel only
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt
driven, four valves per cylinder,
maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers,
22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Multilink, coil springs, telescopic
dampers, 18-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-
in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in
solid rear discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels
215/55 R17 H all-season tires
Beetle Convertible 1.8T
1.8L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, FSI
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven
with automatic tensioner, four valves per
cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters,
variable intake timing
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Steel stampings
215/55 R17 H all-season tires
Multilink, coil springs, telescopic dampers,
18-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid
rear discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels
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2014 Beetle Convertible
Technical Specifications
Beetle Converible R-Line
Beetle Convertible TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.8T
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in/mm) 100/2540 100/2540 100/2540
Front Track (in/mm)
62.1/1578 62.1/1578 62.1/1578
Rear Track (in/mm) 61.2/1554 61.2/1554 61.2/1554
Length (in/mm) 168.4/4278 168.4/4278 168.4/4278
Width (in/mm) 71.2/1808 71.2/1808 71.2/1808
Height (in/mm) 58.0/1473 58.0/1473 58.0/1473
Ground Clearance (in/mm) 5.6/143 5.6/143 5.6/143
WEIGHTS
Curb Weight Manual N/A 3238 lb 1469 kg 3296 lb 1495 kg
Automatic 3232 lb 1466 kg 3278 lb 1487 kg 3340 lb 1515 kg
GVWR Manual N/A 4123 lb 1870 kg 4189 lb 1900 kg
Automatic 4145 lb 1880 kg 4167 lb 1890 kg 4233 lb 1920 kg
Payload Manual N/A 829 lb 376 kg 873 lb 396 kg
Automatic 838 lb 380 kg 833 lb 378 kg 873 lb 396 kg
FUEL CONSUMPTION Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
City mpg 24
21 23 28 28
Highway mpg 32 30 29 41 37
Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice.
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