2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE 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
$24,020
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE

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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
Light camel
Black / Tan

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
  • SE Premium Package

    $2,500

    Starting MSRP

    • 18" Disc Alloy Wheels
    • LED Rear License Plate Lights
    • Bi-Xenon Headlights
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    $2,500

    Starting MSRP

    • 18" Disc Alloy Wheels
    • LED Rear License Plate Lights
    • Bi-Xenon Headlights
    • Tires: 18" AS
    • LED Tail Lights
    • LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
    • Halogen Front Fog Lights
    • low-speed corner illumination feature
    • Front & Rear Park Distance Control (Park Pilot)
    • Radio: AM/FM/HD/CD Player 6.3" Touchscreen
    • Discover Media
    • USB input
    • aux-in and voice control
    • Fender premium audio system w/subwoofer
    • VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface (w/Apple CarPlay
    • Android Auto and MirrorLink)
    • VW Car-Net Security and Service connected car service (limited subscription)
    • VW Car-Net Guide and Inform enhanced navigation and infotainment
    • 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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
2.0 L/121
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 1500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
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
Bluetooth®
Optional

Measurements

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

Safety

Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Optional
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

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

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