VW Beetle TDI Clean Diesel Coupe Starts at $23,295
When equipped with a manual transmission, the model has manufacturer fuel economy estimates of 41 mpg highway and 32 mpg city.

2013-MY Volkswagen Beetle TDI
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2013-MY Volkswagen Beetle TDI
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Volkswagen of America Inc. announced pricing for the Beetle TDI Clean Diesel coupe. The Beetle TDI is the third model in the Beetle lineup and joins the 2.5L five-cylinder and 2.0L turbocharged gasoline models.
The Beetle TDI features VW’s 2.0L turbocharged, direct-injection Clean Diesel engine that produces 140 hp and 236 lb.-ft. of torque. When equipped with a manual transmission, the model has manufacturer fuel economy estimates of 41 mpg highway and 32 mpg city.
Three trims are available with the TDI Clean Diesel powertrain. All models feature a standard six-speed manual transmission with Volkswagen’s six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission as an option.
2013 Beetle TDI Pricing
Model
Price
Features
TDI – manual
$23,295
2.0L 140 hp TDI engine, six-speed manual transmission; 17-inch alloy wheels; power windows with one-touch up/down; cruise-control; V-Tex leatherette seating; trip computer; front center-armrest; auxiliary instrument package; keyless access with push-button start; RCD 310 eight-speaker sound system with aux-in and Media Device Interface with iPod® cable; SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; three-color ambient lighting
TDI - automatic
$24,395
Six-speed DSG transmission
TDI w/ Sunroof
manual
automatic
$24,895
$25,995
(Includes Beetle TDI features)
+ Panoramic sunroof with power tilt and slide
+ Six-speed DSG transmission
TDI w/ Sunroof, Sound, and Navi
manual
automatic
$26,195
$27,295
(Includes TDI w/ Sunroof features)
+ RNS 315 touchscreen navigation, Fender Premium Audio System
+ six-speed DSG transmission
Destination
$770
All Prices Exclude Destination Charge
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