2018 Volkswagen Beetle Models & Specs

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Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L TSI 174 HP DOHC 16V Turbo 4
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 184 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 174 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 26/33
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.4 cu. ft. - 29.9 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3020 lbs.
  • Tires: P215/55HR17 - P215/60TR16
  • Front Head Room: 39.4"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.3"
  • Wheelbase: 100.1"
  • Length: 168.8"
  • Width: 71.9"
  • Height: 58.6"
  • Valves per cylinder: 4

Interior Features

  • Front Seats -inc: 6-way manual front seats w/height adjustment and 2nd row easy access
  • 50-50 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Full Floor Console w/Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • kaeferfach Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins
  • Front Center Armrest w/Storage
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Rigid Cargo Cover
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
  • Interior Trim -inc: Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Leather Gear Shifter Material
  • Glove Box
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Fixed Rear Windows
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
  • Cruise Control
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
  • Immobilizer III Immobilizer
  • Valet Function
  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Redundant Digital Speedometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Analog Appearance

Entertainment Features

  • Radio: AM/FM/HD 5" Touchscreen w/CD Player -inc: Composition Color, USB input, aux-in, 8-speaker sound system and Bluetooth connectivity (for compatible devices)
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
  • Audio Theft Deterrent
  • Window Grid And Roof Mount Antenna
  • 1 LCD Monitor In The Front

Exterior Features

  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Wheels: 16" Whirl Alloy
  • Wheels w/Silver Accents
  • Tires: 16" AS
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper
  • Black Door Handles
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Black Bodyside Moldings
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster

Safety Features

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera

Mechanical Features

  • Engine: 2.0L TSI 174 HP DOHC 16V Turbo 4-Cylinder -inc: direct fuel injection
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 60-Amp/Hr 330CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 140 Amp Alternator
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
  • Axle Ratio: 3.23 (Optional)

Options & Packages

Additional Equipment

Style & comfort package for s ($1,475)

  • 17" Philadelphia Alloy Wheels
  • Body-Color Side Mirror Caps
  • Integrated turn signals
  • Automatic Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Rain sensor
  • Automatic Headlights w/Coming/Leaving Home Feature
  • Frameless Self-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Tires: 17" AS
  • Keyless Entry w/Push Button Start
  • Heated Front Comfort Seats
  • 8-way manual front seats w/height adjustment
  • Manual lumbar support and 2nd row easy access
  • Body-Color Door Handles
  • Body-Color Side Sills w/Chrome Moldings
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD 6.3" Touchscreen w/CD Player
  • Composition Media
  • USB input
  • Aux-in and voice control
  • 8-speaker sound system
  • VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface (w/Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto and MirrorLink)
  • Bluetooth connectivity (for compatible devices) and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited-time trial subscription)
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