Oil change — LongLife service
≈ 30,000 km or 2 years
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years. VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Beetle · 2016–2019
Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI Beetle · 150 hp (2016 to 2019)
The Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI of the Beetle generation uses the EA211 1.4 TSI petrol engine with 150 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 150 PS / 110 kW
- Displacement
- 1 395 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA211 1.4 TSI
- Period covered
- 2016–2019
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
150 hp (110 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2016 to 2019.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.2 TSI (105 hp) and the 1.4 TSI (160 hp). It replaces the 160 hp version built until 2016. The EA211 1.4 TSI engine is also fitted to: Cupra Leon (Leon), Cupra Formentor (Formentor), Seat Leon (Leon III (5F)), Seat Leon (Leon IV (KL)), Seat Tarraco (Tarraco), Skoda Rapid (Rapid).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Oil change — fixed service
15,000 km or 1 year
Every 15,000 km or 1 year. Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 2 years
At 3 years, then every 2 years. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Timing belt
Every 210,000 km
Replace the complete kit (belt, tensioners and usually the water pump) at whichever comes first; a broken belt destroys the engine.
Source [1]Spark plugs
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace the full set; worn plugs raise consumption and cause misfires.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI Beetle?
The EA211 1.4 TSI petrol engine (1 395 cc), 150 hp (110 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA211 1.4 TSI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026