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]New Beetle · 1999–2005
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 T New Beetle · 150 hp (1999 to 2005)
The Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 T of the New Beetle generation uses the 1.8 T 20V petrol engine with 150 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 150 PS / 110 kW
- Displacement
- 1 781 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 1.8 T 20V
- Period covered
- 1999–2005
- 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
150 hp (110 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1999 to 2005.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The 1.8 T 20V engine is also fitted to: Audi A4 (B7), Seat Ibiza (Ibiza III (6L)), Volkswagen Golf (Golf IV), Volkswagen Polo (Polo IV (9N)), Volkswagen Sharan (Sharan I).
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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
90,000 km or 5 years
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 1.8 T New Beetle?
The 1.8 T 20V petrol engine (1 781 cc), 150 hp (110 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 T?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.8 T 20V engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026