2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Beetle

Hatchback

Convertible

	1 of 7 Beetle 2.5L Entry Hatchback 2D	2 of 7 Beetle TDI Hatchback 2D	3 of 7 Beetle 1.8T Hatchback 2D	4 of 7 Beetle 1.8T Entry Hatchback 2D	5 of 7 Beetle 2.5L Hatchback 2D	6 of 7 Beetle R-Line Hatchback 2D	7 of 7 Beetle GSR Hatchback 2D
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Fair Market Price	$7,663	$7,955	$8,093	$8,370	$8,424	$9,269	$11,128
Fuel Economy	City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG	City 29/Hwy 39/Comb 32 MPG	City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG	City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG	City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG	City 24/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG	City 24/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Diesel	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	170 @ 5700 RPM	140 @ 4000 RPM	170 @ 4800 RPM	170 @ 4800 RPM	170 @ 5700 RPM	210 @ 5300 RPM	210 @ 5300 RPM
Engine	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.0L	4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T	4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0T	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0T
Cargo Volume	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft
Cylinders	5	4	4	4	5	4	4
Torque	177 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Turning Circle	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet
Curb Weight	3,036 pounds	3,157 pounds	3,012 pounds	3,012 pounds	3,036 pounds	3,104 pounds	N/A

Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

177 @ 5700 RPM

236 @ 4000 RPM

184 @ 4800 RPM

177 @ 5700 RPM

207 @ 5300 RPM

	Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard
	Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Diesel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3036 pounds	3157 pounds	3012 pounds	3012 pounds	3036 pounds	3104 pounds	Not Available
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches	39.4 inches
Front Leg Room	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches
Overall Length	168.4 inches	168.4 inches	168.4 inches	168.4 inches	168.4 inches	168.4 inches	168.4 inches
Payload Capacity	772 pounds	772 pounds	772 pounds	772 pounds	772 pounds	772 pounds	772 pounds
Front Shoulder Room	55.3 inches	55.3 inches	55.3 inches	55.3 inches	55.3 inches	55.3 inches	55.3 inches
Turning Diameter	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet
Wheel Base	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches
Width with mirrors	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches

FAQs

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2014 Beetle ranges in power from the TDI Hatchback 2D with 140 horsepower to the GSR Hatchback 2D with 210 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2014 Beetle specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.

How fast is the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2014 Beetle ranges in power from the TDI Hatchback 2D with 140 horsepower to the GSR Hatchback 2D with 210 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2014 Beetle specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Beetles?

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle comes in 7 different trims, ranging from the 2.5L Entry Hatchback 2D with a base MSRP of $7,663.00 to the GSR Hatchback 2D with a base MSRP of $11,128.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2014 Beetle specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Beetle 2014 have?

2014 Volkswagen Beetle features include AM/FM Radio, Child Seat Anchors, and Cruise Control. For a full list of All 2014 Beetle trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.