Engines include a 1.2 105bhp TSI petrol engine with emissions of 129g/km and a fuel return of 5.61 L/100kms. The range also includes a 1.6 105bhp TDI diesel from €21,995 (new to the range and in Band A for annual road tax), and the 1.4 TSI twin charger with 160bhp starts from €26,320. At the top of the range is the 2.0 TDi 140bhp diesel with emissions of 129g/km, priced at €27,805.
The new Beetle has space for four and luggage room as the boot can take up to 905 litres of space.
The first ever Beetle assembled outside of Germany took place on the Shelbourne Road in Dublin. From the 50's right up to the late 70's Beetles were assembled in Ireland.
