Beetle TDI®

CompareBeetle, meet TDI Clean Diesel. It’s lean and green.

Exterior		Crash-optimized front end Fully galvanized sheet metal Body colored bumpers Heat-insulated glass Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed) Body colored mirrors Heated power side mirrors Chrome trim on running boards Non-metallic paint 215/55 R17 17" all-weather tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Temporary-use spare tire Heated windshield washer nozzles Windshield wipers, variable intermittent 17" Rotor alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks
Interior		Cruise control Electric rear window defroster Integrated armrests in front door panels Front and rear carpet floor mats Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge and outside temperature Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic button Two 12V power outlets Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lights 4-position, 3-color ambient lighting Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 1) Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking system Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors 8 speakers Sound system with MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player, AM/FM radio AUX-in for portable audio players Bluetooth® with audio streaming 2) Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable 3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), child seat anchor points Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system 1) Combined curtain and side air bag system for front seat passengers Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limiters Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positions Height-adjustable front seat belts Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 3) Driver seat with adjustable lumbar support Front seatback storage pockets 6-way manually adjustable front seats Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats) Height-adjustable headrests Heated front seats 50/50 split folding rear seat Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact Theft-deterrent steering column Blinker control stalk with lane change feature Glovebox Kaeferfach heritage-inspired glovebox Body color dashboard and interior trim Chrome trim on rotary light switch 2 front grab handles Remote release for trunk V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces Air vents in instrument panel Climatic air-conditioning with pollen filter Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side only 3-pod dash-mounted gauge cluster including boost pressure, sport lap timer/stopwatch, and oil temperature Keyless access with push-button start SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription Leather-wrapped, multi-function sport steering wheel Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle Front center armrest with storage compartment Buckle switch for airbag sensors Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Crash optimized pedal controls
Technical		Hard shell battery box protection Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Power-assisted front vented disc brakes Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Engine Braking Assist (EBA) Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) 2.0L, 16-valve, in-line 4-cylinder TDI® Clean Diesel engine with common rail direct injection; 140 hp, 236 lbs/ft of torque Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active return 6-speed manual transmission
Warranty		12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 4) 5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 4) 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 4) 3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ 5) 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance* 6)

1) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
2) ¹Requires compatible device.
3) ¹The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
²Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
4) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
5) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
6) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.

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© 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. // Volkswagen of America, Inc., believes the specifications on this site to be correct at the time of publishing. Specifications, standard equipment, options, fabrics and colors are subject to change without notice. Some features may be unavailable when your vehicle is built. Some vehicles are pictured with options that may be available at extra cost or may not be available on some models. Ask your dealer about availability of options and verify that the vehicle you ordered includes the equipment you ordered. Tires are supplied and warranted by their manufacturer. "iPod" is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. "Bluetooth" is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. “DSG”, “TDI”, “TSI”, “Volkswagen”, “VW“, model names, and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. "Carefree Maintenance", "GLI", "Side Curtain Protection", "V-Dub", and "WorldAuto" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."
** EPA estimates only. Your mileage will vary. 2013 Beetle Convertible TDI with automatic transmision mpg estimates are manufacturers estimates, EPA estimates not available at time of posting.

Beetle TDI®

4-position, 3-color ambient lighting

4-position, 3-color ambient lighting