Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$20,895

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	25 MPG
Drive Type	front wheel drive
Total Seating	4
Cargo Capacity	15.4 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	2,983 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Mexico

Fuel & MPG

Cost to Drive	$145/mo
Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	22/29 MPG

EPA combined MPG	25 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	319.0/420.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	14.5 gal.
CO2 Emissions	5.8 tons

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Engine

Base engine size	2.5 L
Cylinders	Inline 5
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	170 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque	177 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm
Valves	20
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed automatic
Drive type	Front wheel drive

Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Torsion beam rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	168.4 in.
Overall width without mirrors	71.2 in.
Height	58.5 in.

Wheelbase	99.9 in.
Front track	62.2 in.
Rear track	60.9 in.
EPA interior volume	100.5 cu.ft.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	15.4 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	29.9 cu.ft.
Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time	8.0 seconds
Turning circle	35.4 ft.
Ground clearance	5.7 in.
Drag Coefficient	0.37 Cd.
Curb weight	2,983 lbs.
Gross weight	3,858 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Mexico

Colors

Exterior Colors	Toffee Brown Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Denim Blue Saturn Yellow Moonrock Silver Metallic Tornado Red Candy White Black Uni Reflex Silver Metallic
Interior Colors	Beige, leatherette Titan Black, leatherette

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	39.4 in.
Front leg room	41.3 in.
Front shoulder room	55.3 in.

Leatherette	Standard
Sport front seats	Standard
6-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
Heated driver seat	Standard
Heated passenger seat	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	37.1 in.
Rear leg room	31.4 in.
Rear shoulder room	49.0 in.

Split-folding rear seatback	Standard

Safety

Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front and rear head airbags	Standard

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system	Standard
2 rear headrests	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
8 total speakers	Standard
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control	Standard

Element antenna	Standard

Power Feature

2 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Electric speed-proportional power steering	Standard
Cruise control	Standard

Front cupholders	Standard
Front door pockets	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Manual rear seat easy entry	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Dual vanity mirrors	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Front reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Alloy wheels	Standard
17 x 7.0 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

215/55R H tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Inside mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Rust	12 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Free maintenance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

Interior Options

First Aid Kit	+$35
Beetle Mat Kit	+$235
Beetle Carpeted Mat Kit	+$235

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Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L - Specs & Features