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2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Features & Specs

Overview

Starting MSRP: $26,840
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Starting MSRP: $25,440
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Starting MSRP: $28,040
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Engine Typegasgasgas
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Drive Trainfront wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4
Combined MPG292929
Total Seating444
Basic Warranty6 yr./ 72000 mi.6 yr./ 72000 mi.6 yr./ 72000 mi.

Drive Train

Starting MSRP: $26,840
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Starting MSRP: $28,040
Drive typefront wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic

Fuel & MPG

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)26/33 mpg26/33 mpg26/33 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)377.0/478.5 mi.377.0/478.5 mi.377.0/478.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Combined MPG292929
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded

Engine

Starting MSRP: $26,840
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Torque184 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm184 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm184 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm
Base engine size2.0 L2.0 L2.0 L
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm174 hp @ 5000 rpm174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Turning circle35.4 ft.35.4 ft.35.4 ft.
Valves161616
direct injectionyesyesyes
Base engine typegasgasgas
Valve timingVariableVariableVariable
Cam typeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4

Safety

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
2 rear headrestsyesyesyes
4-wheel ABSyesyesyes
dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbagsyesyesyes
Turn signal mirrorsyesyesyes
daytime running lightsyesyesyes
engine immobilizeryesyesyes
post-collision safety systemyesyesyes
child seat anchorsyesyesyes
stability controlyesyesyes
Emergency braking assistyesyesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivationyesyesyes
Rear height adjustable headrestsyesyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyesyes
dusk sensing headlampsyesyesyes
auto delay off headlampsyesyesyes
tire pressure monitoringyesyesyes
traction controlyesyesyes
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakesyesyesyes
blind spot warning accident avoidance systemyesnoyes

Packages

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Lighting Packageyesnono
Style and Comfort Packagenoyesno
Premium Packagenonoyes

In-Car Entertainment

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
8 total speakersyesyesyes
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media controlyesyesyes
satellite radio satellite radioyesnoyes
USB connectionyesyesyes
AM/FM stereoyesyesyes

Comfort & Convenience

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Air conditioningyesyesno
front seatback storageyesyesyes
cruise controlyesyesyes
leather steering wheelyesyesyes
keyless ignitionyesnoyes
manual rear seat easy entryyesyesyes
turn signal in mirrorsyesyesyes
Audio controls on steering wheelyesyesyes
front and rear cupholdersyesyesyes
electrochromatic inside rearview mirroryesyesyes
electric power steeringyesyesyes
rear view camerayesyesyes
tilt and telescopic steering wheelyesyesyes
front door pocketsyesyesyes
Dual vanity mirrorsyesyesyes
interior air filtrationyesyesyes
Climate controlnonoyes

Power Feature

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
hands-free entryyesnoyes
2 one-touch power windowsyesyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyesyes
remote keyless power door locksnoyesno

Interior Options

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Roadside Assistance Kityesyesyes
First Aid Kityesyesyes
Carpeted Matsnoyesyes
Door Sillsnoyesyes
Rubber Matsnoyesyes

Instrumentation

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
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clockyesyesyes
external temperature displayyesyesyes
trip computeryesyesyes
tachometeryesyesyes

Front Seats

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
bucket front seatsyesyesyes
height adjustable passenger seatyesyesyes
multi-level heating driver seatyesyesyes
Front leg room41.3 in.41.3 in.41.3 in.
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front head room39.3 in.39.3 in.39.3 in.
6 -way manual driver seat adjustmentsyesyesyes
height adjustable driver seatyesyesyes
multi-level heating passenger seatyesyesyes
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front shoulder room55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.
6 -way manual passenger seat adjustmentyesyesyes
clothyesnono
leatherettenoyesyes

Rear Seats

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Split-folding rear seatbackyesyesyes
Rear head room37.6 in.37.6 in.37.6 in.
Rear leg room31.4 in.31.4 in.31.4 in.
Rear shoulder room43.1 in.43.1 in.43.1 in.

Exterior Options

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Wind Deflectoryesyesyes
Chrome Exhaust Tipsyesyesyes
Wheel Locksyesyesyes
Splash Guardsyesyesyes

Measurements

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Length168.8 in.168.8 in.168.8 in.
Curb weight3219 lbs.3219 lbs.3219 lbs.
Gross weight4123 lbs.4123 lbs.4123 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place7.1 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
Ground clearance5.6 in.5.6 in.5.6 in.
Height58.0 in.58.0 in.58.0 in.
EPA interior volume88.5 cu.ft.88.5 cu.ft.88.5 cu.ft.
Maximum payload761 lbs.761 lbs.761 lbs.
Wheel base100.0 in.100.0 in.100.0 in.
Width71.9 in.71.9 in.71.9 in.

Colors

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Exterior Colors
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Deep Sea Teal Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Deep Black Pearl Metallic
  • Habanero Orange Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Bottle Green Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Habanero Orange Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Deep Black Pearl Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Bottle Green Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Habanero Orange Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Deep Black Pearl Metallic
  • Pure White
Interior Colors
  • Pepita, cloth
  • Titan Black, leatherette
  • Ceramique/Black, leatherette
  • Beige, leatherette
  • Titan Black, leatherette
  • Ceramique/Black, leatherette
  • Beige, leatherette

Tires & Wheels

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
inside mounted spare tireyesyesyes
215/55R H tiresyesnoyes
temporary spare tireyesyesyes
All season tiresyesyesyes
17 x 7.0 in. wheelsyesnoyes
alloy wheelsyesyesyes
215/60R H tiresnoyesno
16 x 6.5 in. wheelsnoyesno

Suspension

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
four-wheel independent suspensionyesyesyes
Front and rear stabilizer baryesyesyes

Warranty

Starting MSRP: $26,840
Starting MSRP: $25,440
Starting MSRP: $28,040
Basic6 yr./ 72000 mi.6 yr./ 72000 mi.6 yr./ 72000 mi.
Drivetrain6 yr./ 72000 mi.6 yr./ 72000 mi.6 yr./ 72000 mi.
Rust7 yr./ 100000 mi.7 yr./ 100000 mi.7 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Inventory

Starting MSRP: $26,840
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Starting MSRP: $28,040
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