I have the same car and I recently discovered Premium Unleaded gas is what I am supposed to use. It says it on the inside of the flap where you put the gas in.
You need to use premium fuel
A 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo takes 91 octane gas or higher. The manufacturer's recommended octane for this car will also be listed on the inside of the gas cap.
It is a gas, my girlfriend just bought one :) I have a 1998 vw beetle with a 1.9 tdi engine. tdi means turbo direct inject. it is a diesel engine and it gets 48 to 50 mpg! I love it!
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a gas-powered vehicle.
The Bombardier beetle
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle-Convertible is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle-Convertible is a gas-powered vehicle.
put in any kind you want here, USA is here but the high octane gas is wasted on low compression motors.
The gas tank of a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle will hold 14.5 gallons of gas. It is a 55.0 liter tank.
Check the gas door and look at the sticker and see what is recommended for your car.