Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design
A5 · launched Aug 14 2014 · Hatchback · CBU
The Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design is the mid-spec of 8 Beetle variants, priced at RM 136,492.
Colours — exterior
- Candy White Metallic
- Deep Black Metallic
- Graciosa Brown Metallic
- Platinum Grey Metallic
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Saturn Yellow Metallic
- Tornado Red Metallic
Colours — interior
- Black dash
- Fabric seats
How this variant compares
1.2 TSI Design is cheaper. The 1.2 TSI Design lists the same equipment — the difference is trim or colour.
1.2 TSI Sport costs RM 5,000 more and adds LED Daytime Running Lights, Cruise Control and Paddle Shift.
Powertrain
- Engine Tech
- 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger
- Capacity
- 1,197 cc
- Horsepower
- 103 hp
- Cylinder Arrangement
- Inline
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Bore
- 71 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5
Drivetrain
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry)
- Transmission Name
- 7-Speed DSG
- Gears
- 7
- Transmission Manufacturer
- BorgWarner
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
- 0-100 km/h
- 10.9 seconds
- Rated Economy
- 5.9 L/100 km
- Top Speed
- 180 km/h
- Co2
- 137 g/km
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,278 mm
- Doors
- 3
- Width
- 1,808 mm
- Seats
- 4
- Height
- 1,486 mm
- Boot Space
- 310 litres
- Wheelbase
- 2,537 mm
- Fuel Tank
- 55 litres
- Weight
- 1,297 kg
- Front Tyre
- 215/60R16
- Rear Tyre
- 215/60R16
Chassis
- Chassis
- Unibody
- Assembly
- Mexico (CBU)
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Wheels
- 16" Alloy
- Rear Wheels
- 16" Alloy
- Front Brakes
- Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Steering
- Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
- EuroNCAP
- 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
- ANCAP
- 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
Safety
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side
- ABS/EBD
- ✓
- Stability Control
- ✓
- Alarm
- ✓
- Immobilizer
- ✓
- Airbag Disable Function
- ✓
- Seat Belts
- 4 three-point
- ISOFIX
- Available on rear passenger seats
Lighting
- Headlamps
- Halogen Reflector
- Taillamps
- Normal Bulb
- Front Foglamps
- ✓
- Rear Foglamps
- ✓
- Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
- ✓
Cabin
- Front Seats
- Manual Adjustment
- Rear Seats
- 50:50 Split-Folding
- Front Air-con
- Manual air-con
- Power Sockets
- 1 front
- Interior Lighting
- Map Lights and Ambient Lights
- Cup Holders
- 2 front, 1 rear
- Audio
- RCD 310 radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, iPhone/iPod connectivity
Convenience
- Power Windows
- Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
- Engine Start
- Manual key
- Tiptronic
- ✓
- Hill Start Assist
- ✓
- Steering Audio Control
- ✓
- Auto Wipers
- ✓
- Steering Tilt
- ✓
- Steering Telescopic
- ✓
- Parking Sensor Front
- 4 sensors
- Parking Sensor Rear
- 4 sensors
- Locks
- Remote Control Activation
- Folding Wing Mirrors
- ✓
- Boot Operation
- Remote Control Activation
Warranty
- Warranty Manufacturer
- 2 years
- Warranty Extended
- 3 years
- Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
- Unlimited
- Warranty Mileage Extended
- Unlimited
1.2 TSI Design FAQ
How much is the Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design in Malaysia?
The Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI Design was priced at RM 136,492 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.
What is the difference between the 1.2 TSI Design and the 1.2 TSI Design?
The 1.2 TSI Design costs more than the 1.2 TSI Design but lists the same equipment — the difference is down to trim or colour.
Is it worth paying more for the 1.2 TSI Sport?
The 1.2 TSI Sport costs RM 5,000 more than the 1.2 TSI Design and adds LED Daytime Running Lights, Cruise Control and Paddle Shift — worth it only if you want that kit.