How much does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle cost?

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $20,295, ranging up to $34,895 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1.8T from $20,295; 1.8T PZEV from $20,295; 2.5L from $20,295; 2.5L PZEV from $20,295; 2.0L TDI from $24,595; R-Line from $24,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 29.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle safe?

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle come in?

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 10 trims (76 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

10 trims · 76 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$20,295 – $34,895

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 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 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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2014 Volkswagen Beetle trims

1.8T
11 configurations
MSRP
$20,295 – $30,755
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
1.8T PZEV
9 configurations
MSRP
$20,295 – $29,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/33
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
2.5L
9 configurations
MSRP
$20,295 – $29,395
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
9 configurations
MSRP
$20,295 – $29,395
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
—
2.0L TDI
5 configurations
MSRP
$24,595 – $29,355
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/41
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
236 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 diesel
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
R-Line
12 configurations
MSRP
$24,995 – $34,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/31
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
R-Line PZEV
12 configurations
MSRP
$24,995 – $34,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/31
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
TDI
5 configurations
MSRP
$28,895 – $32,755
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/41
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
236 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 diesel
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.1
Max towing
—
GSR
2 configurations
MSRP
$29,995 – $31,095
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/31
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
GSR PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$29,995 – $31,095
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/31
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2014 Volkswagen Beetle trim specifications
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.

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: 1.8Tgas
1.8T PZEVgas
2.5Lgas
2.5L PZEVgas
2.0L TDIdiesel
R-Linegas
R-Line PZEVgas
TDIdiesel
GSRgas
GSR PZEVgas
Fuel type: 1.8Tregular unleaded
1.8T PZEVregular unleaded
2.5Lregular unleaded
2.5L PZEVregular unleaded
2.0L TDIdiesel fuel
R-Linepremium unleaded (recommended)
R-Line PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)
TDIdiesel fuel
GSRpremium unleaded (recommended)
GSR PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: 1.8TI4
1.8T PZEVI4
2.5LI5
2.5L PZEVI5
2.0L TDII4
R-LineI4
R-Line PZEVI4
TDII4
GSRI4
GSR PZEVI4
Displacement: 1.8T1.8 L
1.8T PZEV1.8 L
2.5L2.5 L
2.5L PZEV2.5 L
2.0L TDI2 L
R-Line2 L
R-Line PZEV2 L
TDI2 L
GSR2 L
GSR PZEV2 L
Horsepower: 1.8T170 hp
1.8T PZEV170 hp
2.5L170 hp
2.5L PZEV170 hp
2.0L TDI140 hp
R-Line210 hp
R-Line PZEV210 hp
TDI140 hp
GSR210 hp
GSR PZEV210 hp
Torque: 1.8T184 lb-ft
1.8T PZEV184 lb-ft
2.5L177 lb-ft
2.5L PZEV177 lb-ft
2.0L TDI236 lb-ft
R-Line207 lb-ft
R-Line PZEV207 lb-ft
TDI236 lb-ft
GSR207 lb-ft
GSR PZEV207 lb-ft
Transmission: 1.8T5-speed manual
1.8T PZEV5-speed manual
2.5L5-speed manual
2.5L PZEV5-speed manual
2.0L TDI6-speed manual
R-Line6-speed manual
R-Line PZEV6-speed manual
TDI6-speed manual
GSR6-speed manual
GSR PZEV6-speed manual
Drivetrain: 1.8Tfront wheel drive
1.8T PZEVfront wheel drive
2.5Lfront wheel drive
2.5L PZEVfront wheel drive
2.0L TDIfront wheel drive
R-Linefront wheel drive
R-Line PZEVfront wheel drive
TDIfront wheel drive
GSRfront wheel drive
GSR PZEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 1.8THatchback
1.8T PZEVHatchback
2.5LHatchback
2.5L PZEVHatchback
2.0L TDIHatchback
R-LineHatchback
R-Line PZEVHatchback
TDIConvertible
GSRHatchback
GSR PZEVHatchback
Doors: 1.8T3
1.8T PZEV3
2.5L3
2.5L PZEV3
2.0L TDI3
R-Line3
R-Line PZEV3
TDI2
GSR3
GSR PZEV3
Seating: 1.8T4
1.8T PZEV4
2.5L4
2.5L PZEV4
2.0L TDI4
R-Line4
R-Line PZEV4
TDI4
GSR4
GSR PZEV4
Length: 1.8T168.4 in
1.8T PZEV168.4 in
2.5L168.4 in
2.5L PZEV168.4 in
2.0L TDI168.4 in
R-Line168.4 in
R-Line PZEV168.4 in
TDI168.4 in
GSR168.4 in
GSR PZEV168.4 in
Width: 1.8T71.2 in
1.8T PZEV71.2 in
2.5L71.2 in
2.5L PZEV71.2 in
2.0L TDI71.2 in
R-Line71.2 in
R-Line PZEV71.2 in
TDI71.2 in
GSR71.2 in
GSR PZEV71.2 in
Height: 1.8T58.5 in
1.8T PZEV58.5 in
2.5L58.5 in
2.5L PZEV58.5 in
2.0L TDI58.5 in
R-Line58.5 in
R-Line PZEV58.5 in
TDI58 in
GSR58.5 in
GSR PZEV58.5 in
Wheelbase: 1.8T99.9 in
1.8T PZEV99.9 in
2.5L99.9 in
2.5L PZEV99.9 in
2.0L TDI99.9 in
R-Line99.9 in
R-Line PZEV99.9 in
TDI100 in
GSR99.9 in
GSR PZEV99.9 in
Ground clearance: 1.8T5.7 in
1.8T PZEV5.7 in
2.5L5.7 in
2.5L PZEV5.7 in
2.0L TDI5.7 in
R-Line5.7 in
R-Line PZEV5.7 in
TDI5.6 in
GSR5.7 in
GSR PZEV5.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 1.8T15.4 cu ft
1.8T PZEV15.4 cu ft
2.5L15.4 cu ft
2.5L PZEV15.4 cu ft
2.0L TDI15.4 cu ft
R-Line15.4 cu ft
R-Line PZEV15.4 cu ft
TDI7.1 cu ft
GSR15.4 cu ft
GSR PZEV15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 1.8T29.9 cu ft
1.8T PZEV29.9 cu ft
2.5L29.9 cu ft
2.5L PZEV29.9 cu ft
2.0L TDI29.9 cu ft
R-Line29.9 cu ft
R-Line PZEV29.9 cu ft
TDI—
GSR29.9 cu ft
GSR PZEV29.9 cu ft
Max payload: 1.8T851 lbs
1.8T PZEV851 lbs
2.5L844 lbs
2.5L PZEV844 lbs
2.0L TDI851 lbs
R-Line847 lbs
R-Line PZEV847 lbs
TDI873 lbs
GSR847 lbs
GSR PZEV847 lbs
Curb weight: 1.8T2,948 lbs
1.8T PZEV2,948 lbs
2.5L2,987 lbs
2.5L PZEV2,987 lbs
2.0L TDI3,115 lbs
R-Line3,056 lbs
R-Line PZEV3,056 lbs
TDI3,296 lbs
GSR3,056 lbs
GSR PZEV3,056 lbs
Fuel tank: 1.8T14.5 gal
1.8T PZEV14.5 gal
2.5L14.5 gal
2.5L PZEV14.5 gal
2.0L TDI14.5 gal
R-Line14.5 gal
R-Line PZEV14.5 gal
TDI14.5 gal
GSR14.5 gal
GSR PZEV14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 1.8T27
1.8T PZEV28
2.5L25
2.5L PZEV25
2.0L TDI32
R-Line26
R-Line PZEV26
TDI32
GSR26
GSR PZEV26
City MPG: 1.8T24
1.8T PZEV25
2.5L22
2.5L PZEV22
2.0L TDI28
R-Line23
R-Line PZEV23
TDI28
GSR23
GSR PZEV23
Highway MPG: 1.8T33
1.8T PZEV33
2.5L31
2.5L PZEV31
2.0L TDI41
R-Line31
R-Line PZEV31
TDI41
GSR31
GSR PZEV31

Full specifications by trim
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