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 · 2011–2014
Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI Beetle · 105 hp (2011 to 2014)
The Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI of the Beetle generation uses the EA189 1.6 TDI diesel engine with 105 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 105 PS / 77 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA189 1.6 TDI
- Period covered
- 2011–2014
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
105 hp (77 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2011 to 2014.
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In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation. The EA189 1.6 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A1 (8X), Audi A3 (8P), Seat Ibiza (Ibiza IV (6J)), Seat Leon (Leon II (1P)), Seat Altea (Altea), Skoda Fabia (Fabia II).
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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 180,000 km
Replace the complete kit (belt, tensioners and usually the water pump) at whichever comes first; a broken belt destroys the engine.
Source [1]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]Diesel filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI Beetle?
The EA189 1.6 TDI diesel engine (1 598 cc), 105 hp (77 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA189 1.6 TDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026