
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
SE
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
24 trims · 88 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 5 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 1.8T Classic
Total price (1.8T Classic MSRP)
$20,195
Typical monthly
$400/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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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
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TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
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R-Line PZEV w/Sound, Navigation
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| Spec | 1.8T Classic2 configurations | 1.8T3 configurations | 1.8T PZEV3 configurations | 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof4 configurations | 1.8T w/Sunroof4 configurations | TDI8 configurations | 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation4 configurations | 1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation4 configurations | R-Line4 configurations | R-Line PZEV4 configurations | 1.8T PZEV w/Technology2 configurations | 1.8T w/Technology2 configurations | TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation4 configurations | R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound4 configurations | R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound4 configurations | 1.8T PZEV w/Sound, Navigation2 configurations | 1.8T w/Sound, Navigation2 configurations | TDI w/Sound, Navigation4 configurations | R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation4 configurations | R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation4 configurations | R-Line PZEV w/Sound4 configurations | R-Line w/Sound4 configurations | R-Line PZEV w/Sound, Navigation4 configurations | R-Line w/Sound, Navigation4 configurations |
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| MSRP | $20,195 – $25,995 | $20,695 – $25,595 | $20,695 – $25,595 | $23,085 – $24,705 | $23,085 – $24,705 | $24,795 – $30,775 | $25,095 – $26,985 | $25,095 – $26,985 | $25,450 – $30,995 | $25,450 – $30,995 | $27,475 – $27,995 | $27,475 – $27,995 | $27,710 – $29,625 | $28,115 – $29,775 | $28,115 – $29,775 | $29,595 – $30,425 | $29,595 – $30,425 | $30,295 – $32,225 | $30,525 – $32,475 | $30,525 – $32,475 | $30,895 – $32,595 | $30,895 – $32,595 | $33,995 – $35,975 | $33,995 – $35,975 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/33 | 24/33 | 24/33 | 24/33 | 24/33 | 31/41 | 24/33 | 24/33 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 24/32 | 24/32 | 31/41 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 24/32 | 24/32 | 30/40 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 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 | 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 | 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 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 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 | 1.8T Classic | 1.8T | 1.8T PZEV | 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof | 1.8T w/Sunroof | TDI | 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | 1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | R-Line | R-Line PZEV | 1.8T PZEV w/Technology | 1.8T w/Technology | TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound | R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound | 1.8T PZEV w/Sound, Navigation | 1.8T w/Sound, Navigation | TDI w/Sound, Navigation | R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | R-Line PZEV w/Sound | R-Line w/Sound | R-Line PZEV w/Sound, Navigation | R-Line w/Sound, Navigation |
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| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-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 | 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 | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible | Convertible | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible | Convertible | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 58 in | 58 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 in | 100 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 | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 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 | 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 | 15.4 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 7.1 cu ft | 7.1 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 | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | — | — | — | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | — | — | — | — |
| Max payload | 833 lbs | 851 lbs | 851 lbs | 851 lbs | 851 lbs | 860 lbs | 851 lbs | 851 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs | 818 lbs | 818 lbs | 860 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs | 818 lbs | 818 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs | 829 lbs | 829 lbs | 829 lbs | 829 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,012 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 3,190 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,225 lbs | 3,225 lbs | 3,190 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,225 lbs | 3,225 lbs | 3,389 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,239 lbs | 3,239 lbs | 3,239 lbs | 3,239 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 | 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 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| City MPG | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 41 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |