2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE 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
Ebony
Silver
Light camel
Black / Tan
Packages
$2,500
Starting MSRP
- 18" Disc Alloy Wheels
- LED Rear License Plate Lights
- Bi-Xenon Headlights
See more detail $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)
$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
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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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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174 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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184 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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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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Optional
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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169 in
Length, Overall
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4
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Head Room
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100 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Height, Overall
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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43 in
Second Shoulder Room
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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Safety
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Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P215/55HR17
Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,219 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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