Used
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
SE
Habanero Orange Metallic•Beige
$29,990
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
10 trims · 32 configurations · Hatchback
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record
Volkswagen Beetle for sale
1 live listing from $29,990 · median $29,990
- 9,047 mi
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Beetle? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$18,995
Typical monthly
$376/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2012 Volkswagen Beetle trims
- MSRP
- $18,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $18,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
7 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,795 – $25,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
6 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,795 – $25,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
7 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,395 – $29,095
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
6 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,395 – $29,095
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $24,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/30
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $24,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/30
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $24,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/30
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $24,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/30
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base | PZEV | 2.5L7 configurations | 2.5L PZEV6 configurations | 2.0T Turbo7 configurations | 2.0T Turbo PZEV6 configurations | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,995 | $18,995 | $19,795 – $25,195 | $19,795 – $25,195 | $23,395 – $29,095 | $23,395 – $29,095 | $24,950 | $24,950 | $24,950 | $24,950 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/31 | 22/31 | 22/31 | 22/31 | 21/30 | 21/30 | 22/30 | 22/30 | 22/30 | 22/30 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 |
| 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
- BasegasPZEVgas2.5Lgas2.5L PZEVgas2.0T Turbogas2.0T Turbo PZEVgas2.0T Black Turbo Launch Editiongas2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVgas2.0T White Turbo Launch Editiongas2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedPZEVregular unleaded2.5Lregular unleaded2.5L PZEVregular unleaded2.0T Turbopremium unleaded (recommended)2.0T Turbo PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)2.0T Black Turbo Launch Editionpremium unleaded (recommended)2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)2.0T White Turbo Launch Editionpremium unleaded (recommended)2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseI5PZEVI52.5LI52.5L PZEVI52.0T TurboI42.0T Turbo PZEVI42.0T Black Turbo Launch EditionI42.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVI42.0T White Turbo Launch EditionI42.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVI4
- Displacement
- Base2.5 LPZEV2.5 L2.5L2.5 L2.5L PZEV2.5 L2.0T Turbo2 L2.0T Turbo PZEV2 L2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition2 L2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV2 L2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition2 L2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV2 L
- Horsepower
- Base170 hpPZEV170 hp2.5L170 hp2.5L PZEV170 hp2.0T Turbo200 hp2.0T Turbo PZEV200 hp2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition200 hp2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV200 hp2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition200 hp2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV200 hp
- Torque
- Base177 lb-ftPZEV177 lb-ft2.5L177 lb-ft2.5L PZEV177 lb-ft2.0T Turbo207 lb-ft2.0T Turbo PZEV207 lb-ft2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition207 lb-ft2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV207 lb-ft2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition207 lb-ft2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV207 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualPZEV5-speed manual2.5L5-speed manual2.5L PZEV5-speed manual2.0T Turbo6-speed manual2.0T Turbo PZEV6-speed manual2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition6-speed automated manual2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV6-speed automated manual2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition6-speed automated manual2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV6-speed automated manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel drivePZEVfront wheel drive2.5Lfront wheel drive2.5L PZEVfront wheel drive2.0T Turbofront wheel drive2.0T Turbo PZEVfront wheel drive2.0T Black Turbo Launch Editionfront wheel drive2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVfront wheel drive2.0T White Turbo Launch Editionfront wheel drive2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackPZEVHatchback2.5LHatchback2.5L PZEVHatchback2.0T TurboHatchback2.0T Turbo PZEVHatchback2.0T Black Turbo Launch EditionHatchback2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVHatchback2.0T White Turbo Launch EditionHatchback2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVHatchback
- Doors
- Base3PZEV32.5L32.5L PZEV32.0T Turbo32.0T Turbo PZEV32.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition32.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV32.0T White Turbo Launch Edition32.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3
- Seating
- Base4PZEV42.5L42.5L PZEV42.0T Turbo42.0T Turbo PZEV42.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition42.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV42.0T White Turbo Launch Edition42.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV4
- Length
- Base168.4 inPZEV168.4 in2.5L168.4 in2.5L PZEV168.4 in2.0T Turbo168.4 in2.0T Turbo PZEV168.4 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition168.4 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV168.4 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition168.4 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV168.4 in
- Width
- Base71.2 inPZEV71.2 in2.5L71.2 in2.5L PZEV71.2 in2.0T Turbo71.2 in2.0T Turbo PZEV71.2 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition71.2 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV71.2 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition71.2 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV71.2 in
- Height
- Base58.5 inPZEV58.5 in2.5L58.5 in2.5L PZEV58.5 in2.0T Turbo58.5 in2.0T Turbo PZEV58.5 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition58.5 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV58.5 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition58.5 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV58.5 in
- Wheelbase
- Base99.9 inPZEV99.9 in2.5L99.9 in2.5L PZEV99.9 in2.0T Turbo99.9 in2.0T Turbo PZEV99.9 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition99.9 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV99.9 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition99.9 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV99.9 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.7 inPZEV5.7 in2.5L5.7 in2.5L PZEV5.7 in2.0T Turbo5.7 in2.0T Turbo PZEV5.7 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition5.7 in2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV5.7 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition5.7 in2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV5.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base15.4 cu ftPZEV15.4 cu ft2.5L15.4 cu ft2.5L PZEV15.4 cu ft2.0T Turbo15.4 cu ft2.0T Turbo PZEV15.4 cu ft2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition15.4 cu ft2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV15.4 cu ft2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition15.4 cu ft2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV15.4 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base29.9 cu ftPZEV29.9 cu ft2.5L29.9 cu ft2.5L PZEV29.9 cu ft2.0T Turbo29.9 cu ft2.0T Turbo PZEV29.9 cu ft2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition29.9 cu ft2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV29.9 cu ft2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition29.9 cu ft2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV29.9 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,939 lbsPZEV2,939 lbs2.5L2,939 lbs2.5L PZEV2,939 lbs2.0T Turbo3,042 lbs2.0T Turbo PZEV3,042 lbs2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition3,089 lbs2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3,089 lbs2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition3,089 lbs2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3,089 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 galPZEV14.5 gal2.5L14.5 gal2.5L PZEV14.5 gal2.0T Turbo14.5 gal2.0T Turbo PZEV14.5 gal2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition14.5 gal2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV14.5 gal2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition14.5 gal2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base25PZEV252.5L252.5L PZEV252.0T Turbo242.0T Turbo PZEV242.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition252.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV252.0T White Turbo Launch Edition252.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV25
- City MPG
- Base22PZEV222.5L222.5L PZEV222.0T Turbo212.0T Turbo PZEV212.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition222.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV222.0T White Turbo Launch Edition222.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV22
- Highway MPG
- Base31PZEV312.5L312.5L PZEV312.0T Turbo302.0T Turbo PZEV302.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition302.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV302.0T White Turbo Launch Edition302.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV30
| Spec | Base | PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I5 | I5 | I5 | I5 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in | 99.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,939 lbs | 2,939 lbs | 2,939 lbs | 2,939 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,089 lbs | 3,089 lbs | 3,089 lbs | 3,089 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
- The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $18,995, ranging up to $29,095 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $18,995; PZEV from $18,995; 2.5L from $19,795; 2.5L PZEV from $19,795; 2.0T Turbo from $23,395; 2.0T Turbo PZEV from $23,395. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $29,990.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle?
- The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle have?
- The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 29.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle safe?
- The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle come in?
- The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 10 trims (32 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.