
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
SE
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
15 trims · 91 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record
1 live listing from $29,990 · median $29,990
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Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Based on 2.5L
Total price (2.5L MSRP)
$19,995
Typical monthly
$396/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.
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2 configurations
| Spec | 2.5L9 configurations | 2.5L PZEV9 configurations | Turbo22 configurations | Turbo PZEV22 configurations | 2.0L TDI6 configurations | 2.5L Fender Edition2 configurations | 2.5L PZEV Fender Edition2 configurations | 2.5L 50's Edition | TDI4 configurations | Turbo Fender Edition4 configurations | Turbo PZEV Fender Edition4 configurations | 2.5L 70's Edition | R-Line2 configurations | R-Line PZEV2 configurations | Turbo 60's Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,995 – $28,495 | $19,995 – $28,495 | $23,395 – $32,970 | $23,395 – $32,970 | $23,495 – $27,645 | $24,440 – $25,540 | $24,440 – $25,540 | $26,095 | $27,895 – $30,295 | $28,045 – $29,505 | $28,045 – $29,505 | $28,595 | $30,135 – $31,235 | $30,135 – $31,235 | $32,395 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/31 | 22/31 | 21/30 | 21/30 | 28/41 | 22/31 | 22/31 | 21/27 | 28/41 | 24/30 | 24/30 | 21/27 | 21/30 | 21/30 | 21/29 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 140 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | 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 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 7.1 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 7.1 |
| 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.
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
| Spec | 2.5L | 2.5L PZEV | Turbo | Turbo PZEV | 2.0L TDI | 2.5L Fender Edition | 2.5L PZEV Fender Edition | 2.5L 50's Edition | TDI | Turbo Fender Edition | Turbo PZEV Fender Edition | 2.5L 70's Edition | R-Line | R-Line PZEV | Turbo 60's Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | diesel fuel | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I5 | I5 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I5 | I5 | I5 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I5 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2.5 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 140 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed 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 | 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 | Convertible | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | 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 | 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 in | 58 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58 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 | 100 in | 100 in | 99.9 in | 100 in | 100 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 | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.6 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.6 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 | 7.1 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 7.1 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 | 29.9 cu ft | — |
| Max payload | 858 lbs | 828 lbs | 831 lbs | 831 lbs | 811 lbs | 816 lbs | 816 lbs | 858 lbs | 873 lbs | 831 lbs | 831 lbs | 858 lbs | 831 lbs | 831 lbs | 853 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,939 lbs | 2,939 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,073 lbs | 2,950 lbs | 2,950 lbs | 3,206 lbs | 3,296 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,206 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 3,230 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 | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||||||||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 41 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 |