What tyre size does a Volkswagen Beetle use?

The most common size is 205/60R16. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen Beetle uses 11 different sizes including 205/60R16, 215/55R17, 215/60R16, 235/35R20, 235/40R19.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen Beetle tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

Tyres › Volkswagen › Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 11 sizes across 11 generations.

✓ VALIDATED DATASET

Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen Beetle is 205/60R16 (overall diameter ≈ 652 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Beetle (16/Facelift) 2016 - 2017 - Limousine (2016–2017)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle 1.2 TSI - 105 PS - Benzin - 1197 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 1.4 TSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1395 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TDI - 110 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TDI - 150 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle R - 220 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18

Beetle (16/Facelift) 2016 - 2019 - Cabrio (2016–2019)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle Cabrio 1.2 TSI - 105 PS - Benzin - 1197 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 1.4 TSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1395 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 110 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 150 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio R 2.0 TSI - 220 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18

Beetle Dune (16) 2016 - 2017 - Limousine (2016–2017)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle Dune 1.2 TSI - 105 PS - Benzin - 1197 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune 1.4 TSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1395 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune 2.0 TDI - 110 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune 2.0 TDI - 150 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune R - 220 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18

Beetle Dune (16) 2015 - 2018 - Cabrio (2015–2018)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle Dune Cabrio 1.2 TSI - 105 PS - Benzin - 1197 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune Cabrio 1.4 TSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1395 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 110 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 150 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Dune Cabrio R - 220 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18

Beetle (16) 2012 - 2016 - Cabrio (2012–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle Cabrio 1.2 TSI - 105 PS - Benzin - 1197 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 1.4 TSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1395 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 1.4 TSI - 160 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 1.6 TDI - 105 PS - Diesel - 1598 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 110 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 140 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TDI - 150 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TSI - 200 PS - Benzin - 1984 cc	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 TSI - 211 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle Cabrio R - 220 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18

Beetle (16/Facelift) 2011 - 2016 - Limousine (2011–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle 1.2 TSI - 105 PS - Benzin - 1197 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 1.4 TSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1395 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 1.4 TSI - 160 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 1.6 TDI - 105 PS - Diesel - 1598 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TDI - 110 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TDI - 140 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TDI - 150 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TSI - 200 PS - Benzin - 1984 cc	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle 2.0 TSI - 211 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18
Beetle R - 220 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	205/60R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/35R20 235/40R19 235/45R18

Beetle (9C/Facelift) 2005 - 2011 - Limousine (2005–2011)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle 1.4 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16
Beetle 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 1.8T - 150 PS - Benzin - 1781 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 1.9 TDI PD - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 2.0 - 116 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17

Beetle (1Y/Facelift) 2005 - 2011 - Cabrio (2005–2011)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle Cabrio 1.4 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16
Beetle Cabrio 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle Cabrio 1.8 - 150 PS - Benzin - 1781 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 - 116 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17

Beetle (1Y) 2002 - 2005 - Cabrio (2002–2005)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle Cabrio 1.4 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16
Beetle Cabrio 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle Cabrio 1.8 - 150 PS - Benzin - 1781 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI - 101 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle Cabrio 2.0 - 116 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17

Beetle (9CR) 2000 - 2003 - Limousine (2000–2003)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle 3.2 V6 RSI - 224 PS - Benzin - 3188 Hubraum	205/55R16 235/40R18

Beetle (9C) 1998 - 2005 - Limousine (1998–2005)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Beetle 1.4 - 75 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16
Beetle 1.6 - 101 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 1.8T - 150 PS - Benzin - 1781 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 1.9 TDI - 90 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17
Beetle 1.9 TDI PD - 101 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 225/45R17
Beetle 2.0 - 116 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17
Beetle 2.3 V5 - 150 PS - Benzin - 2324 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15
Beetle 2.3 V5 - 170 PS - Benzin - 2324 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/45R17

Not sure which variant you have?
Use the live finder to drill down to your exact engine and year for your Volkswagen Beetle.
Open the tyre finder →

Run a tyre shop or parts store?
This exact lookup — every vehicle, every size — as a widget on your site, styled to your brand. One line of code, live in 24 hours.
Put this on my site → Try the widget