
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
SE
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
10 trims · 76 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record
1 live listing from $29,990 · median $29,990
How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Beetle? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Based on 1.8T
Total price (1.8T MSRP)
$20,295
Typical monthly
$402/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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| Spec | 1.8T11 configurations | 1.8T PZEV9 configurations | 2.5L9 configurations | 2.5L PZEV9 configurations | 2.0L TDI5 configurations | R-Line12 configurations | R-Line PZEV12 configurations | TDI5 configurations | GSR2 configurations | GSR PZEV2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,295 – $30,755 | $20,295 – $29,395 | $20,295 – $29,395 | $20,295 – $29,395 | $24,595 – $29,355 | $24,995 – $34,895 | $24,995 – $34,895 | $28,895 – $32,755 | $29,995 – $31,095 | $29,995 – $31,095 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/33 | 25/33 | 22/31 | 22/31 | 28/41 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 28/41 | 23/31 | 23/31 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 140 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 140 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 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 | 7.1 | 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.
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
| Spec | 1.8T | 1.8T PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L PZEV | 2.0L TDI | R-Line | R-Line PZEV | TDI | GSR | GSR PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I5 | I5 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 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 | 140 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 140 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 236 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 manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed 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 | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 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 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 | 100 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 | 5.6 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 | 7.1 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 |
| Max payload | 851 lbs | 851 lbs | 844 lbs | 844 lbs | 851 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs | 873 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,948 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 2,987 lbs | 2,987 lbs | 3,115 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,296 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,056 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 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 26 |
| City MPG | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 41 | 31 | 31 |