2012 Volkswagen Beetle specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe Auto Entry *Ltd Avail*
- $18,495
- 2dr Cpe Auto Entry PZEV *Ltd Avail*
- $18,495
- 2dr Cpe Man
- $18,995
- 2dr Cpe Man PZEV
- $18,995
- 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L
- $19,795
- 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L
- $20,895
- 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L w/Sun
- $22,295
- 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sun
- $23,395
- 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo
- $23,395
- 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav
- $24,095
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo
- $24,495
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo PZEV
- $24,495
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition
- $24,950
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition
- $24,950
- 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav
- $25,195
- 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound
- $26,395
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV
- $27,495
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound
- $27,495
- 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav
- $27,995
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV
- $28,165
- 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav
- $29,095
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Platinum
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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170 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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177 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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170 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5L/151
Displacement
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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100 in
Wheelbase
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168 in
Length, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
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215/55R17
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,939 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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