VW

VW NEW BEETLE

· Generation

Source and record

Swiss type approval (TARGA)

Official source: ASTRA (Federal Roads Office)

Sources: TARGA and TAS (Type Approval System, the official successor system). Individual values on this page may come from either catalogue.

: Brand and model come from the official catalogue.

Data as of: 2026-08-01

This page describes a vehicle configuration (type/variant/version), not an individual vehicle.

Vehicle stock in Switzerland

16 actively registered

Colours

  • Blue5
  • Red4
  • Grey2
  • White2
  • Black2
  • Green1

Cantons

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

First registration by year

  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20041
  • 20052
  • 20063
  • 20074
  • 20101

Vehicle category

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Passenger car

Fuel

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Petrol

Body form

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Limousine · No official English label

Drivetrain

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Front-wheel drive

Gearbox

  • Manual
  • Automatic

Axles

  • 2

Cylinders

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • 4

Postcodes

  • 30..
  • 54..
  • 10..
  • 12..
  • 19..
  • 29..
  • 37..
  • 39..
  • 46..
  • 50..
  • 69..
  • 86..
  • 92..
  • 94..

VIN prefixes

  • WVWZZZ9CZ3M......
  • WVWZZZ9CZ4M......
  • WVWZZZ9CZ6M......
  • WVWZZZ9CZ7M......
  • WVWZZZ9CZ8M......
  • WVWZZZ9CZ5M......
  • WVWZZZ9CZAM......

Identification

PERSONENWAGEN
Type-variant
9C Motor: AZJ/85kW
Model (source data)
New Beetle

Classification

1984
85 kW
Cylinders
4
V
Tyres/rims
195/65R15 91H/91V; 6x15 ET38 / 225/45R17 91V; 7x17 ET38, 7.5x17 ET38

Field explanations

Official ASTRA meaning of this vehicle's source fields. Unknown, preserved, or not-yet-translated values stay visible and are never invented.

Source fieldValueUnitStatus
vehicle_classunavailableM1
body_codeunavailable163
fuel_codeunavailableB

Type approval

Granted
22/01/2002
Valid until
31/12/2010
Extension
05/12/2007
Source
TG-Automobil.txt

This type approval covers several technical variants, shown separately below.

Consumption

Variant · a4

G
0
0
kWh/100km
0
Consumption NEDC (l/100km)
9.5
CO₂ NEDC (g/km)
228
Electric consumption NEDC (kWh/100km)
0
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

1732
0
0
0
0
1510
4.43
4220
ZT_CO2
0
ZT_CO2_WLTP
0
ZT_Verbrauch
0
ZT_Verbrauch_WLTP
0

Variant · m5

G
0
0
kWh/100km
0
Consumption NEDC (l/100km)
8.7
CO₂ NEDC (g/km)
209
Electric consumption NEDC (kWh/100km)
0
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

1732
0
0
0
0
1510
4.24
4220
ZT_CO2
0
ZT_CO2_WLTP
0
ZT_Verbrauch
0
ZT_Verbrauch_WLTP
0

Variant · a6

G
0
0
kWh/100km
0
Consumption NEDC (l/100km)
9.2
CO₂ NEDC (g/km)
222
Electric consumption NEDC (kWh/100km)
0
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

1732
0
0
0
0
1510
4.32
4220
ZT_CO2
0
ZT_CO2_WLTP
0
ZT_Verbrauch
0
ZT_Verbrauch_WLTP
0

Dimensions

Length (mm)
4082
Width (mm)
1721
Height (mm)
1498

Emissions

Variant · a4

Engine make
VW
Engine type
AZJ
4-Takt / 4 / Reihe-Inj
a4 · Automatic gearbox, 4 gears
B04
Exhaust code
AAEA
1984
85
Homologation date
22/01/2002
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
172
3200
ET-CO
390
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
20
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
0
ET-T_IV-THC
0
ET-T_VI-CO
0
ET-T_VI-THC
0
ET-THC
40
ET-THC+NOx
0
73
1730
1650
GeräuschCode
GABA
0
0
4.43
1434
5400
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
79
4050
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
182
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Variant · a6

Engine make
VW
Engine type
AZJ
4-Takt / 4 / Reihe-Inj
a6 · Automatic gearbox, 6 gears
B04
Exhaust code
AAEA
1984
85
Homologation date
22/01/2002
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
172
3200
ET-CO
310
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
30
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
0
ET-T_IV-THC
460
ET-T_VI-CO
8.15
ET-T_VI-THC
1.35
ET-THC
30
ET-THC+NOx
0
71
1730
1650
GeräuschCode
GABA
0
0
4.32
1434
5400
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
80
4050
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
182
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Variant · m5

Engine make
VW
Engine type
AZJ
4-Takt / 4 / Reihe-Inj
m5 · Manual gearbox, 5 forward gears
B04
Exhaust code
AAEA
1984
85
Homologation date
22/01/2002
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
172
3200
ET-CO
240
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
30
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
0
ET-T_IV-THC
0
ET-T_VI-CO
0
ET-T_VI-THC
0
ET-THC
70
ET-THC+NOx
0
72
1730
1650
GeräuschCode
GABA
0
0
4.24
1434
5400
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
79
4050
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
185
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Efficiency

Variant · m5

Curb weight (kg)
1434
Published source values

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E
E
E
F
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G

Variant · a6

Curb weight (kg)
1434
Published source values

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F
F
F
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G

Variant · a4

Curb weight (kg)
1434
Published source values

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F
F
F
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G

Data sheet

Manufacturer & identification

EU whole-vehicle approval
e1*70/156-2006/96*0106
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN AG, D-38440 WOLFSBURG
Manufacturer's plate
rechts, unter hinterer Sitzbank
Chassis number
rechts, unter hinterer Sitzbank

Chassis

Axles/wheels
2/4
Suspension
Schraubenfedern, Stossdämpfer
Steering
mech., hydr. Lenkhilfe
Gearbox 1
m5 · Manual gearbox, 5 forward gears
Gearbox 2
a4 · Automatic gearbox, 4 gears
Gearbox 3
a6 · Automatic gearbox, 6 gears
Ratio iA 1
4,24
Ratio iA 2
4,43
Ratio iA 3
4,32
Assignment 1
a
Assignment 2
b
Assignment 3
c
Max speed mechanical (km/h)
185
Max automatic speed (km/h)
182
Service brake, line 1
Unterdruckhilfe, hydr., Kreise-X,
Service brake, line 2
Scheiben/Scheiben; ABS
Auxiliary brake, line 1
Kreise der Betriebsbremse
Parking brake
mech., Scheiben, auf HR

Engine

Engine make
VW
Engine type
AZJ
Design type
4-Takt / 4 / Reihe-Inj
Power at (rpm)
5400
Max torque (Nm)
172
Max torque at (rpm)
3200
Exhaust gas treatment
1/1J0178K?
Muffler 1 (type)
MS ·
Muffler 1 (designation)
1/1J0119C oder 1J0119E
Muffler 2 (type)
NS ·
Muffler 2 (designation)
1/1J0119D
Engine code
AZJ
Engine code location
vor Motornummer vorn am Motorblock, in Fahrtrichtung
Noise damping, line 1
Reflektionskapsel unter Motor

Dimensions & body

Total seats
4
Number of doors
2
Length (mm)
4082 – 4220
Width (mm)
1721 – 1732
Height (mm)
1498 – 1510
Rear overhang (mm)
735 – 755
Wheelbase 1-2 (mm)
2500 – 2502
Track axle 1 (mm)
1507 – 1520
Track, axle 2 (mm)
1486 – 1499

Weights & trailer loads

Unladen weight (kg)
1297 – 1434
Guaranteed weight (kg)
1650 – 1730
Front axle rating (kg)
950 – 1000
Rear axle rating (kg)
800
Roof load (kg)
50
Braked trailer load (kg)
1000
Unbraked trailer load (kg)
600
Braked trailer load, autom. (kg)
1000
Unbraked trailer load, autom. (kg)
600
Total train weight (kg)
0
Nose weight (kg)
75

Remarks

Remark 1
56) ww. mit Anhängevorrichtung: Typ E360 / Konformitätszeichen: e1 00-0892
Additional fields (all source data)

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e1*70/156-2006/96*0106
4017
VOLKSWAGEN AG, D-38440 WOLFSBURG
rechts, unter hinterer Sitzbank
rechts, unter hinterer Sitzbank
2/4
Schraubenfedern, Stossdämpfer
mech., hydr. Lenkhilfe
m5 · Manual gearbox, 5 forward gears
a4 · Automatic gearbox, 4 gears
a6 · Automatic gearbox, 6 gears
4,24
4,43
4,32
a
b
c
0
182
0
185
Unterdruckhilfe, hydr., Kreise-X,
Scheiben/Scheiben; ABS
Kreise der Betriebsbremse
mech., Scheiben, auf HR
VW
AZJ
4-Takt / 4 / Reihe-Inj
5400
3200
172
1/1J0178K?
MS ·
1/1J0119C oder 1J0119E
NS ·
1/1J0119D
AZJ
vor Motornummer vorn am Motorblock, in Fahrtrichtung
Reflektionskapsel unter Motor
0
4
0
2
2
links+rechts
4220
4082
1732
1721
1510
1498
755
735
0
0
2502
2500
0
0
0
0
1520
1507
1499
1486
0
0
0
0
1434
1297
1730
1650
0
800
1000
950
50
1000
1000
600
600
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
75
75
0
0
56) ww. mit Anhängevorrichtung: Typ E360 / Konformitätszeichen: e1 00-0892
18/54/56/69/72