Volkswagen Beetle specs by year

The 2018-2019 Volkswagen Beetle takes a Group 47 Flooded battery, 0W-20 oil (6 qt with a filter change), 22 in and 22 in wipers and 10.6 qt of coolant. Earlier years are in the table below.

Volkswagen Beetle specs by model year
YearsBatteryEngine oilWipers (driver / passenger / rear)CoolantLow beam
2018-2019Group 47 Flooded0W-20, 6 qt22" / 22"10.6 qtH4
2015-2017Group 47 Flooded5W-30, 5.8 qt22" / 22"8.5 qtH4
2014Group 47 Flooded5W-30, 4.5-6.3 qt22" / 22"-H4
2012-2013Group 47 Flooded5W-30, 4.9-6.3 qt22" / 22"-H4
2007-2010-5W-30, 6.3 qt21" / 21"10 qtH1
2006-5W-30, 4.5-6.3 qt21" / 21"6.3-10 qtH1
2005-5W-30, 4.4-4.8 qt21" / 21"5-6.3 qtH1
2004-5W-30, 4.4-4.8 qt21" / 21"5.3-6.3 qtH1
2003-5W-30, 4.2-4.8 qt21" / 21"5.3-6.3 qtH1
2001-2002-5W-30, 4.4-4.8 qt21" / 21"5-6.3 qtH1
2000-5W-30, 4.4-4.8 qt21" / 21"5.3-6.3 qtH1
1999-0W-40/5W-40/10W-40, 4.2-4.8 qt21" / 21"5-6.3 qtH1
1998-10W-60/10W-40, 4.2-4.8 qt21" / 21"5.3-6.3 qtH1

Where the engines differ, the oil and coolant columns show the range across them; open the year for each engine. Every part page cites its own sources. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex.

Full spec sheet by year