2018 Volkswagen Beetle Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Beetle

Hatchback

Convertible

	1 of 4 Beetle 2.0T S Hatchback 2D	2 of 4 Beetle 2.0T SE Hatchback 2D	3 of 4 Beetle 2.0T Coast Hatchback 2D	4 of 4 Beetle 2.0T Dune Hatchback 2D
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Fair Market Price	$14,534	$16,064	$16,681	$19,513
Fuel Economy	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	174 @ 5000 RPM	174 @ 5000 RPM	174 @ 5000 RPM	174 @ 5000 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft	15.40 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Turning Circle	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet
Curb Weight	3,020 pounds	3,020 pounds	3,020 pounds	3,089 pounds

	Blind-Spot Alert	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
	Child Door Locks	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Premium Radio	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

184 @ 5000 RPM

Folding Rear Seat

Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

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

Curb Weight	3020 pounds	3020 pounds	3020 pounds	3089 pounds
Fuel Capacity	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
Front Leg Room	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches	41.3 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	6.3 inches
Overall Length	168.8 inches	168.8 inches	168.8 inches	168.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room	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
Wheel Base	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches	100 inches
Width with mirrors	71.9 inches	71.9 inches	71.9 inches	71.7 inches

FAQs

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. All 2018 Beetle trim variations have 174 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Beetle specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.

How fast is the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?

All 2018 Beetle trim variations have 174 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Beetle specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Beetles?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle comes in 4 different trims, ranging from the 2.0T S Hatchback 2D with a base MSRP of $14,534.00 to the 2.0T Dune Hatchback 2D with a base MSRP of $19,513.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2018 Beetle specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Beetle 2018 have?

2018 Volkswagen Beetle features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Cruise Control. For a full list of All 2018 Beetle trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Beetle specs page.