How much does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle cost?

The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $18,290, ranging up to $26,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5L from $18,290; 2.5L PZEV from $18,290; 2.5L Blush Edition from $26,990; 2.5L Blush Edition PZEV from $26,990.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 27.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle come in?

The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

4 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$18,290 – $26,990

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2.5L

Total price (2.5L MSRP)

$18,290

Typical monthly

$362/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2009 Volkswagen Beetle trims

2.5L
3 configurations
MSRP
$18,290 – $25,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.1
Max towing
—
2.5L PZEV
3 configurations
MSRP
$18,290 – $25,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.1
Max towing
—
2.5L Blush Edition
MSRP
$26,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
5
Max towing
—
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV
MSRP
$26,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
5
Max towing
—

Compare 2009 Volkswagen Beetle trim specifications
Spec	2.5L3 configurations	2.5L PZEV3 configurations	2.5L Blush Edition	2.5L Blush Edition PZEV
MSRP	$18,290 – $25,990	$18,290 – $25,990	$26,990	$26,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/28	20/28	20/28	20/28
Horsepower	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas
Seating	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	27.1	27.1	5	5
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2.5Lgas
2.5L PZEVgas
2.5L Blush Editiongas
2.5L Blush Edition PZEVgas
Fuel type: 2.5Lregular unleaded
2.5L PZEVregular unleaded
2.5L Blush Editionregular unleaded
2.5L Blush Edition PZEVregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2.5LI5
2.5L PZEVI5
2.5L Blush EditionI5
2.5L Blush Edition PZEVI5
Displacement: 2.5L2.5 L
2.5L PZEV2.5 L
2.5L Blush Edition2.5 L
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV2.5 L
Horsepower: 2.5L150 hp
2.5L PZEV150 hp
2.5L Blush Edition150 hp
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV150 hp
Torque: 2.5L170 lb-ft
2.5L PZEV170 lb-ft
2.5L Blush Edition170 lb-ft
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV170 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5L5-speed manual
2.5L PZEV5-speed manual
2.5L Blush Edition6-speed shiftable automatic
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5Lfront wheel drive
2.5L PZEVfront wheel drive
2.5L Blush Editionfront wheel drive
2.5L Blush Edition PZEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5LHatchback
2.5L PZEVHatchback
2.5L Blush EditionConvertible
2.5L Blush Edition PZEVConvertible
Doors: 2.5L3
2.5L PZEV3
2.5L Blush Edition2
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV2
Seating: 2.5L4
2.5L PZEV4
2.5L Blush Edition4
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV4
Length: 2.5L161.1 in
2.5L PZEV161.1 in
2.5L Blush Edition161.1 in
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV161.1 in
Width: 2.5L67.9 in
2.5L PZEV67.9 in
2.5L Blush Edition67.9 in
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV67.9 in
Height: 2.5L59 in
2.5L PZEV59 in
2.5L Blush Edition59.1 in
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV59.1 in
Wheelbase: 2.5L98.8 in
2.5L PZEV98.8 in
2.5L Blush Edition98.8 in
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV98.8 in
Ground clearance: 2.5L4.6 in
2.5L PZEV4.6 in
2.5L Blush Edition4.7 in
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV4.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5L12 cu ft
2.5L PZEV12 cu ft
2.5L Blush Edition5 cu ft
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5L27.1 cu ft
2.5L PZEV27.1 cu ft
2.5L Blush Edition5 cu ft
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV5 cu ft
Curb weight: 2.5L2,884 lbs
2.5L PZEV2,884 lbs
2.5L Blush Edition3,248 lbs
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV3,248 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5L14.5 gal
2.5L PZEV14.5 gal
2.5L Blush Edition14.5 gal
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5L23
2.5L PZEV23
2.5L Blush Edition23
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV23
City MPG: 2.5L20
2.5L PZEV20
2.5L Blush Edition20
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV20
Highway MPG: 2.5L28
2.5L PZEV28
2.5L Blush Edition28
2.5L Blush Edition PZEV28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5L	2.5L PZEV	2.5L Blush Edition	2.5L Blush Edition PZEV
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I5	I5	I5	I5
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	3	3	2	2
Seating	4	4	4	4
Length	161.1 in	161.1 in	161.1 in	161.1 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	59 in	59 in	59.1 in	59.1 in
Wheelbase	98.8 in	98.8 in	98.8 in	98.8 in
Ground clearance	4.6 in	4.6 in	4.7 in	4.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12 cu ft	12 cu ft	5 cu ft	5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	27.1 cu ft	27.1 cu ft	5 cu ft	5 cu ft
Curb weight	2,884 lbs	2,884 lbs	3,248 lbs	3,248 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	23	23
City MPG	20	20	20	20
Highway MPG	28	28	28	28

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2009 Volkswagen Beetle FAQ

How much does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle cost?: The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $18,290, ranging up to $26,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5L from $18,290; 2.5L PZEV from $18,290; 2.5L Blush Edition from $26,990; 2.5L Blush Edition PZEV from $26,990.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle?: The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle have?: The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 27.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle come in?: The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.