2010 Volkswagen Beetle transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle uses a 6-speed automatic and a 5-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 2 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2010 Volkswagen Beetle: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
2.5L 5-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
2.5L 5-cylinder5-speed manualManual 5-spdFWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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