2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Starting MSRP $18,995–$24,950

Specifications

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Common specifications shown for: All styles

Power and Performance

140 amp alternator  
330 amp battery with run down protection
Engine oil cooler  
14.5 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank

Handling and Control

Front-wheel drive  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Stability control  
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front vented disc brakes  
Compact steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Body-colored bodyside moldings  
Clearcoat monotone paint  
29.9 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
168.4 " exterior length Exterior Length
71.2 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
58.5 " exterior height Exterior Height  
100 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
62 " front tread Front Tread  
61 " rear tread Rear Tread  
17.7 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
.37 drag coefficient Drag Coefficient
41.3 " front legroom Front Legroom
31.4 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
39.4 " front headroom Front Headroom
37.1 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
55.3 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
49.0 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
85 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
15.4 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume
29.9 cu.ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Engine temperature
Battery warning  
Low coolant warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Low tire pressure warning  
Brake pad wear warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer III immobilizer
Panic alarm  
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

2 doors
Dual power remote heated mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 4  
Adjustable front head restraints  
Rear seat easy entry  
Rear 50-50 bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Dashboard storage  
Dual door bins  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Rigid cargo cover  
Cargo light  
Climatic manual air conditioning  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan  
Single in-dash mounted CD  
MP3 decoder
Compatible Remote CD
8 speakers
Radio theft deterrent  
Window grid and roof mount antenna
Cruise control  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Fuel filler door release included with power doors  
2 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
In-dash clock  
Exterior temperature  
Redundant digital speedometer
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Telescopic tilt steering wheel  
Leather steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Fixed rear windows  
Driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Rear defroster  

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