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 · 2011–2016
Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI Beetle · 200 hp (2011 to 2016)
The Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI of the Beetle generation uses the EA888 2.0 TSI petrol engine with 200 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 200 PS / 147 kW
- Displacement
- 1 984 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA888 2.0 TSI
- Period covered
- 2011–2016
- 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
200 hp (147 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2011 to 2016.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.4 TSI (160 hp) and the 2.0 TSI (220 hp). The EA888 2.0 TSI engine is also fitted to: Cupra Ateca (Ateca), Cupra Leon (Leon), Seat Leon (Leon III (5F)), Seat Leon (Leon IV (KL)), Seat Ateca (Ateca), Seat Tarraco (Tarraco).
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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]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 2.0 TSI Beetle?
The EA888 2.0 TSI petrol engine (1 984 cc), 200 hp (147 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA888 2.0 TSI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026