Volkswagen Beetle coolant capacity
Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Volkswagen Beetle, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.
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| Years | Engine: capacity |
|---|---|
| 2011 | New Beetle 1.4 16V: 6.3 qt (6 L) New Beetle 1.6: 5.3 qt (5 L) New Beetle 2.3 V5 20V: 9 qt (8.5 L) |
| 2007-2010 | 2.5L 5-cyl (BPR): 10 qt (9.5 L) 2.5L 5-cyl (BPS): 10 qt (9.5 L) |
| 2006 | 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (BEW): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.5L 5-cyl (BPR): 10 qt (9.5 L) 2.5L 5-cyl (BPS): 10 qt (9.5 L) |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (BKF): 5 qt (4.7 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (BEW): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (BEV): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWP): 5.3 qt (5 L) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWV): 5.3 qt (5 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (BEW): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (BEV): 5.3 qt (5 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (BGD): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWP): 6.3 qt (6 L) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWV): 6.3 qt (6 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (ALH): 6 qt (5.7 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AVH): 5.3 qt (5 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AZG): 5.3 qt (5 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (BDC): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 2002 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWP): 5 qt (4.7 L) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWV): 5.3 qt (5 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (ALH): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AVH): 5.3 qt (5 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AZG): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 2001 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (APH): 5.3 qt (5 L) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (AWV): 5.3 qt (5 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (ALH): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AEG): 5 qt (4.7 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AVH): 5.3 qt (5 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AZG): 5 qt (4.7 L) |
| 2000 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (APH): 5.3 qt (5 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (ALH): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AEG): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 1999 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo (APH): 5 qt (4.7 L) 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (ALH): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AEG): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 1998 | 1.9L 4-cyl turbo diesel (ALH): 6.3 qt (6 L) 2.0L 4-cyl (AEG): 5.3 qt (5 L) |
| 1997 | New Beetle 1.4 16V: 6.3 qt (6 L) New Beetle 1.6: 5.3 qt (5 L) New Beetle 2.3 V5 20V: 9 qt (8.5 L) |
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.