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.

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.

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.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

10 trims · 32 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$18,995 – $29,095

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Volkswagen Beetle trims

Base
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
—
PZEV
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
—
2.5L
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
—
2.5L PZEV
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
—
2.0T Turbo
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
—
2.0T Turbo PZEV
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
—
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition
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
—
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV
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
—
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition
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
—
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV
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
—

Compare 2012 Volkswagen Beetle trim specifications
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: Basegas
PZEVgas
2.5Lgas
2.5L PZEVgas
2.0T Turbogas
2.0T Turbo PZEVgas
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Editiongas
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVgas
2.0T White Turbo Launch Editiongas
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
PZEVregular unleaded
2.5Lregular unleaded
2.5L PZEVregular unleaded
2.0T 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: BaseI5
PZEVI5
2.5LI5
2.5L PZEVI5
2.0T TurboI4
2.0T Turbo PZEVI4
2.0T Black Turbo Launch EditionI4
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVI4
2.0T White Turbo Launch EditionI4
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVI4
Displacement: Base2.5 L
PZEV2.5 L
2.5L2.5 L
2.5L PZEV2.5 L
2.0T Turbo2 L
2.0T Turbo PZEV2 L
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition2 L
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV2 L
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition2 L
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV2 L
Horsepower: Base170 hp
PZEV170 hp
2.5L170 hp
2.5L PZEV170 hp
2.0T Turbo200 hp
2.0T Turbo PZEV200 hp
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition200 hp
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV200 hp
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition200 hp
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV200 hp
Torque: Base177 lb-ft
PZEV177 lb-ft
2.5L177 lb-ft
2.5L PZEV177 lb-ft
2.0T Turbo207 lb-ft
2.0T Turbo PZEV207 lb-ft
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition207 lb-ft
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV207 lb-ft
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition207 lb-ft
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV207 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
PZEV5-speed manual
2.5L5-speed manual
2.5L PZEV5-speed manual
2.0T Turbo6-speed manual
2.0T Turbo PZEV6-speed manual
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition6-speed automated manual
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV6-speed automated manual
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition6-speed automated manual
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
PZEVfront wheel drive
2.5Lfront wheel drive
2.5L PZEVfront wheel drive
2.0T Turbofront wheel drive
2.0T Turbo PZEVfront wheel drive
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Editionfront wheel drive
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVfront wheel drive
2.0T White Turbo Launch Editionfront wheel drive
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseHatchback
PZEVHatchback
2.5LHatchback
2.5L PZEVHatchback
2.0T TurboHatchback
2.0T Turbo PZEVHatchback
2.0T Black Turbo Launch EditionHatchback
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEVHatchback
2.0T White Turbo Launch EditionHatchback
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEVHatchback
Doors: Base3
PZEV3
2.5L3
2.5L PZEV3
2.0T Turbo3
2.0T Turbo PZEV3
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition3
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition3
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3
Seating: Base4
PZEV4
2.5L4
2.5L PZEV4
2.0T Turbo4
2.0T Turbo PZEV4
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition4
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV4
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition4
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV4
Length: Base168.4 in
PZEV168.4 in
2.5L168.4 in
2.5L PZEV168.4 in
2.0T Turbo168.4 in
2.0T Turbo PZEV168.4 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition168.4 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV168.4 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition168.4 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV168.4 in
Width: Base71.2 in
PZEV71.2 in
2.5L71.2 in
2.5L PZEV71.2 in
2.0T Turbo71.2 in
2.0T Turbo PZEV71.2 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition71.2 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV71.2 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition71.2 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV71.2 in
Height: Base58.5 in
PZEV58.5 in
2.5L58.5 in
2.5L PZEV58.5 in
2.0T Turbo58.5 in
2.0T Turbo PZEV58.5 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition58.5 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV58.5 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition58.5 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV58.5 in
Wheelbase: Base99.9 in
PZEV99.9 in
2.5L99.9 in
2.5L PZEV99.9 in
2.0T Turbo99.9 in
2.0T Turbo PZEV99.9 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition99.9 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV99.9 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition99.9 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV99.9 in
Ground clearance: Base5.7 in
PZEV5.7 in
2.5L5.7 in
2.5L PZEV5.7 in
2.0T Turbo5.7 in
2.0T Turbo PZEV5.7 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition5.7 in
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV5.7 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition5.7 in
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV5.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base15.4 cu ft
PZEV15.4 cu ft
2.5L15.4 cu ft
2.5L PZEV15.4 cu ft
2.0T Turbo15.4 cu ft
2.0T Turbo PZEV15.4 cu ft
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition15.4 cu ft
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV15.4 cu ft
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition15.4 cu ft
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base29.9 cu ft
PZEV29.9 cu ft
2.5L29.9 cu ft
2.5L PZEV29.9 cu ft
2.0T Turbo29.9 cu ft
2.0T Turbo PZEV29.9 cu ft
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition29.9 cu ft
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV29.9 cu ft
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition29.9 cu ft
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV29.9 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,939 lbs
PZEV2,939 lbs
2.5L2,939 lbs
2.5L PZEV2,939 lbs
2.0T Turbo3,042 lbs
2.0T Turbo PZEV3,042 lbs
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition3,089 lbs
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3,089 lbs
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition3,089 lbs
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV3,089 lbs
Fuel tank: Base14.5 gal
PZEV14.5 gal
2.5L14.5 gal
2.5L PZEV14.5 gal
2.0T Turbo14.5 gal
2.0T Turbo PZEV14.5 gal
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition14.5 gal
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV14.5 gal
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition14.5 gal
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base25
PZEV25
2.5L25
2.5L PZEV25
2.0T Turbo24
2.0T Turbo PZEV24
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition25
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV25
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition25
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV25
City MPG: Base22
PZEV22
2.5L22
2.5L PZEV22
2.0T Turbo21
2.0T Turbo PZEV21
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition22
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV22
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition22
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV22
Highway MPG: Base31
PZEV31
2.5L31
2.5L PZEV31
2.0T Turbo30
2.0T Turbo PZEV30
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition30
2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV30
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition30
2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV30

Full specifications by trim
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