Generation 1

Volkswagen Beetle 3-door hatchback

09.1999 - 08.2005 · Japan

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Generation 1

9CBFS, 9CAZJ, 9CAWU, 9CAQY

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Volkswagen Beetle, Generation 1, Japan market. This overview covers 15 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1999 - 08.2005). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 15 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: AQY, AWU, AZJ, BFS
Engine displacement, cc: 1595–1984
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2515
Ground clearance, mm: 135
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98)

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15 versions

1.6 L, 102 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

BFS · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 EZ	09.2004 - 08.2005

2.0 L, 116 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AZJ · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0Top grade	09.2004 - 08.2005
2.0Base grade	04.2004 - 08.2004
2.0 PlusTop grade	04.2004 - 08.2004
2.0 PlusTop grade	02.2003 - 03.2004
2.0Base grade	02.2003 - 03.2004
2.0 ColoreTop grade	11.2002 - 01.2003

1.8 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AWU · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 Turbo	09.2004 - 08.2005
1.8 Turbo	04.2004 - 08.2004
1.8 Turbo	02.2003 - 03.2004
1.8 Turbo	02.2002 - 01.2003

1.8 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AWU · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 Turbo	04.2004 - 08.2004
1.8 Turbo	02.2003 - 03.2004

2.0 L, 116 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AQY · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 PlusTop grade	09.1999 - 01.2003
2.0Base grade	09.1999 - 01.2003

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