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 Gasoline 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
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
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
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 5000
Displacement
2.0 L/121
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®
Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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