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

  • 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)
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 1500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 5000
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

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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