Volkswagen Beetleconvertible 2014 Owner's Manual

2014 B eetle

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History repeats itself. And

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sometimes, outdoes itself too.

Few cars are as iconic as the Beetle.
Even fewer are better the next time
around. So how do you make a sequel
that delivers something new, but is still
true to the original? Start by keeping
the classic design, and then lower the
roofline a bit, for a sleeker, sportier
appearance. Next, add an available

*Always obey speed and traffic laws.

turbocharged engine to make it the
fastest production Beetle ever.* And just
for good measure, throw in a handful
of limited-production, special-edition
models. Finally, what you have is the
reinvented Beetle. Still independent. Still
fun. Still cool. But now, a whole lot faster.

That’s the Power of German Engineering.

Beetle R-Line with Sunroof and Sound in Tornado Red

Beetle, by

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the numbers.

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TDI

PERFORMANCE

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The classic design of the Beetle may look
familiar, but with your choice of powerful
engines, its performance is anything but.

*2013 Beetle 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 28 city/41 highway mpg. EPA estimate. Range based on 41 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 14.5-gallon tank. Your mileage may vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. Model year 2014 estimates not available at time of printing.

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This high-torque engine can move smartly
off the line, while going up to 594 miles on
a single tank of fuel.*

CLEAN DIESEL

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The Beetle Convertible is a great choice if
you’d like to get a breath of fresh air — and
some sun too.

BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

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The iconic style of the Beetle has been
updated with new looks from every angle.
Which happen to match its sporty new
personality.

STYLE

INTERIOR

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Get inside the Beetle and its classic inspired
design will take you back. But it’s still got a
few new tricks up its sleeve.

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We packed the Beetle with technologies
that are simple and easy to use. What a
novel idea.

TECHNOLOGY

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With all the improvements we made to the
Beetle over the years, this is one of our
proudest achievements.

SAFETY

SPECS & ACCESSORIES

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Colors. Trims. Wheels. All the things that
make a Beetle your Beetle.

210

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horsepower

PERFORMANCE

This Beetle really flies. Figuratively

speaking, of course. An available 210-hp
engine on the Beetle R-Line helps maximize
its performance, making this the fastest
U.S. production Beetle ever. But if your
idea of performance is maximizing your
mileage, the fuel-efficient TDI Clean Diesel
version can take you up to 594 miles on a
single tank.* Did we mention that’s best-in­class cruising range?** And like the original
Beetle, the tried-and-true 5-cylinder engine
continues to balance both fun and fuel
efficiency.† With the powerful and efficient
engines available in the Beetle, it’s still
good at passing filling stations. And now,
other cars too.

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Dash-mounted performance gauges

Sport suspension

Sport seats

XDS (Cross Differential System)

DSG® performance transmission

*Range based on 41 highway mpg EPA estimate with manual transmission and a 14.5-gallon fuel tank. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. Model year 2014 estimates not available at time of printing. **Based on manufactures’ published data and EPA estimates comparing nonpremium compact coupes. †See

www.fueleconomy.gov for EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. Model year 2014 estimates not available at time of printing.

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2.0L TSI® engine. This available

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Always obey local speed and traffi c laws. ‡Feature available on select models. ‡‡41 highway/28 city mpg (2013 Beetle TDI Clean Diesel Convertible, 6-speed manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends

turbocharged engine packs more air in to pack a
punch. And it can take your breath away at the
same time. Seems like our 30 years of experience
in turbocharging has paid off.

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TDI Clean Diesel engine. Can fuel

efficiency also be fun? We think so. That’s why
the available turbocharged diesel puts out an
impressive 236 lbs/ft of torque for excellent
performance off the line. And it gets 41 highway
miles per gallon.

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2.5L engine. Different strokes for different

folks. A 5-cylinder engine may seem odd to some,
but it makes perfect sense to us. It provides more
torque, adding a dose of fun to its efficiency.

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Beetle R-Line in Platinum Gray Metallic

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2.0L TDI Clean Diesel engine. Engineered

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with the idea that less is more. The Beetle
TDI has lower CO2 emissions compared to
84% of other vehicles.* So every getaway
you make will be a cleaner one.

594

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miles per tank.

TDI CLEAN DIESE L

Extended play. You know that feeling on a trip when you don’t

want it to end? We do too. This direct-injection engine was
engineered to really go the distance — an impressive 594 miles.**
Add in all the addictive torque and turbocharged power that
the TDI is known for, and you may never stop driving. Because
it’s always more fun finding your next destination than finding
the nearest fuel pump.

Going longer Longer-lasting fun

Beetle TDI Clean Diesel

594

488

477

465

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*Based on 2013 Federal Emissions Guide for Department of Energy comparing grams per mile of Combined CO2 emissions as shown on Federal Emissions label. **2013 2.0L Beetle TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission. Range based on 41 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 14.5-gallon

tank. Comparisons based on manufacturers’ published data and EPA estimates. 2013 1.6L Hyundai Veloster, automatic transmission. Range based on 37 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 13.2-gallon tank. 2013 2.5L Volvo C30, automatic transmission. Range based on 30 highway mpg
EPA estimate and a 15.9-gallon tank. 2013 2.0L KIA Forte Koup, automatic transmission. Range based on 34 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 13.7-gallon tank. 2013 2.5L Scion tC, manual transmission. Range based on 31 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 14.5-gallon tank. Your
mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. Model year 2014 estimates not available at time of printing.

MILES PE R TANK**

KIA Forte Koup

Scion tC

Hyundai Veloster

Volvo C30

41%

12%

28%

17%

2%

41% CURVY ROADS

28% AMAZING VISTAS

17% UNDISCOVERED TREASURES

12% ROADSIDE DINERS

2% TRIPS TO THE FUEL PUMP

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