2018 Volkswagen Beetle S specs & colors

2dr Car

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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
$20,220
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Volkswagen Beetle S

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 174.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 29 combined MPG
  • 168.8" length, 58.6" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Tornado Red

Interior
Silver
Platinum

Packages

  • Combination Assistance Kit

    $99

    Starting MSRP

    • Basic First Aid Kit
    • For addressing minor injuries
    • Roadside Assistance Kit
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    $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
  • Style & Comfort Package for S

    $1,475

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Philadelphia Alloy Wheels
    • Body-Color Side Mirror Caps
    • integrated turn signals
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    $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

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
26 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
174 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
330

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 1500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 5000
Displacement
2.0 L/121
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
26 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
15 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Length, Overall
169 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
49 in
Second Leg Room
31 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Passenger Volume
85 ft³
Passenger Capacity
4

Safety

Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P215/60TR16
Front Tire Size
P215/60TR16

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,020 lbs

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