2018 Volkswagen Beetle S specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- S Auto
- $20,220
- Coast Auto
- $23,120
- SE Auto
- $24,020
- S Auto
- $25,440
- Dune Auto
- $26,790
- Coast Auto
- $26,840
- SE Auto
- $28,040
- Dune Auto
- $32,090
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Silver
Platinum
Packages
$99
Starting MSRP
- Basic First Aid Kit
- For addressing minor injuries
- Roadside Assistance Kit
See more detail $99
Starting MSRP
- Basic First Aid Kit
- For addressing minor injuries
- Roadside Assistance Kit
- booster cables
- warning triangle
- LED flashlight
- multi-tool
- work gloves
- PVC tape
- blanket
- poncho
- whistle
- cable ties and bandages
$1,475
Starting MSRP
- 17" Philadelphia Alloy Wheels
- Body-Color Side Mirror Caps
- integrated turn signals
See more detail $1,475
Starting MSRP
- 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)
Specifications
Highlights
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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174 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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330
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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184 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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174 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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59 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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15 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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169 in
Length, Overall
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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100 in
Wheelbase
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P215/60TR16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/60TR16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,020 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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