Used
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
SE
Habanero Orange Metallic•Beige
$29,990
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
2016 Volkswagen Beetle
17 trims · 39 configurations · Convertible, Hatchback
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record
Volkswagen Beetle for sale
1 live listing from $29,990 · median $29,990
- 9,047 mi
Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
Total price (1.8T Wolfsburg Edition MSRP)
$19,595
Typical monthly
$388/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.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trims
- MSRP
- $19,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,795 – $25,490
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,795 – $25,490
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $21,350 – $28,070
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $21,350 – $28,070
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $23,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/31
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $23,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/31
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,975 – $30,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,975 – $30,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 29.9
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $25,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 7.1
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $25,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 7.1
- Max towing
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,995 – $32,670
- 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
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,995 – $32,670
- 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
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,790 – $30,890
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 7.1
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,790 – $30,890
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 7.1
- Max towing
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $31,450 – $36,050
- 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
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $31,450 – $36,050
- 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
- —
| Spec | 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition | 1.8T S2 configurations | 1.8T S PZEV2 configurations | 1.8T SE3 configurations | 1.8T SE PZEV3 configurations | 1.8T Dune | 1.8T Dune PZEV | 1.8T SEL2 configurations | 1.8T SEL PZEV2 configurations | 1.8T Denim | 1.8T Denim PZEV | R-Line SE4 configurations | R-Line SE PZEV4 configurations | R-Line S2 configurations | R-Line S PZEV2 configurations | R-Line SEL4 configurations | R-Line SEL PZEV4 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,595 | $19,795 – $25,490 | $19,795 – $25,490 | $21,350 – $28,070 | $21,350 – $28,070 | $23,995 | $23,995 | $25,975 – $30,500 | $25,975 – $30,500 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $25,995 – $32,670 | $25,995 – $32,670 | $29,790 – $30,890 | $29,790 – $30,890 | $31,450 – $36,050 | $31,450 – $36,050 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 24/34 | 24/34 | 24/31 | 24/31 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 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 | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 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 | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 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 | 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 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 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 | 7.1 | 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
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Editiongas1.8T Sgas1.8T S PZEVgas1.8T SEgas1.8T SE PZEVgas1.8T Dunegas1.8T Dune PZEVgas1.8T SELgas1.8T SEL PZEVgas1.8T Denimgas1.8T Denim PZEVgasR-Line SEgasR-Line SE PZEVgasR-Line SgasR-Line S PZEVgasR-Line SELgasR-Line SEL PZEVgas
- Fuel type
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Editionregular unleaded1.8T Sregular unleaded1.8T S PZEVregular unleaded1.8T SEregular unleaded1.8T SE PZEVregular unleaded1.8T Duneregular unleaded1.8T Dune PZEVregular unleaded1.8T SELregular unleaded1.8T SEL PZEVregular unleaded1.8T Denimregular unleaded1.8T Denim PZEVregular unleadedR-Line SEpremium unleaded (recommended)R-Line SE PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)R-Line Spremium unleaded (recommended)R-Line S PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)R-Line SELpremium unleaded (recommended)R-Line SEL PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- 1.8T Wolfsburg EditionI41.8T SI41.8T S PZEVI41.8T SEI41.8T SE PZEVI41.8T DuneI41.8T Dune PZEVI41.8T SELI41.8T SEL PZEVI41.8T DenimI41.8T Denim PZEVI4R-Line SEI4R-Line SE PZEVI4R-Line SI4R-Line S PZEVI4R-Line SELI4R-Line SEL PZEVI4
- Displacement
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8 L1.8T S1.8 L1.8T S PZEV1.8 L1.8T SE1.8 L1.8T SE PZEV1.8 L1.8T Dune1.8 L1.8T Dune PZEV1.8 L1.8T SEL1.8 L1.8T SEL PZEV1.8 L1.8T Denim1.8 L1.8T Denim PZEV1.8 LR-Line SE2 LR-Line SE PZEV2 LR-Line S2 LR-Line S PZEV2 LR-Line SEL2 LR-Line SEL PZEV2 L
- Horsepower
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition170 hp1.8T S170 hp1.8T S PZEV170 hp1.8T SE170 hp1.8T SE PZEV170 hp1.8T Dune170 hp1.8T Dune PZEV170 hp1.8T SEL170 hp1.8T SEL PZEV170 hp1.8T Denim170 hp1.8T Denim PZEV170 hpR-Line SE210 hpR-Line SE PZEV210 hpR-Line S210 hpR-Line S PZEV210 hpR-Line SEL210 hpR-Line SEL PZEV210 hp
- Torque
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition184 lb-ft1.8T S184 lb-ft1.8T S PZEV184 lb-ft1.8T SE184 lb-ft1.8T SE PZEV184 lb-ft1.8T Dune184 lb-ft1.8T Dune PZEV184 lb-ft1.8T SEL184 lb-ft1.8T SEL PZEV184 lb-ft1.8T Denim184 lb-ft1.8T Denim PZEV184 lb-ftR-Line SE207 lb-ftR-Line SE PZEV207 lb-ftR-Line S207 lb-ftR-Line S PZEV207 lb-ftR-Line SEL207 lb-ftR-Line SEL PZEV207 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T S6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T S PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T SE5-speed manual1.8T SE PZEV5-speed manual1.8T Dune6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T Dune PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T SEL6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T SEL PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T Denim6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T Denim PZEV6-speed shiftable automaticR-Line SE6-speed manualR-Line SE PZEV6-speed manualR-Line S6-speed manualR-Line S PZEV6-speed manualR-Line SEL6-speed manualR-Line SEL PZEV6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Editionfront wheel drive1.8T Sfront wheel drive1.8T S PZEVfront wheel drive1.8T SEfront wheel drive1.8T SE PZEVfront wheel drive1.8T Dunefront wheel drive1.8T Dune PZEVfront wheel drive1.8T SELfront wheel drive1.8T SEL PZEVfront wheel drive1.8T Denimfront wheel drive1.8T Denim PZEVfront wheel driveR-Line SEfront wheel driveR-Line SE PZEVfront wheel driveR-Line Sfront wheel driveR-Line S PZEVfront wheel driveR-Line SELfront wheel driveR-Line SEL PZEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 1.8T Wolfsburg EditionHatchback1.8T SHatchback1.8T S PZEVHatchback1.8T SEHatchback1.8T SE PZEVHatchback1.8T DuneHatchback1.8T Dune PZEVHatchback1.8T SELHatchback1.8T SEL PZEVHatchback1.8T DenimConvertible1.8T Denim PZEVConvertibleR-Line SEHatchbackR-Line SE PZEVHatchbackR-Line SConvertibleR-Line S PZEVConvertibleR-Line SELHatchbackR-Line SEL PZEVHatchback
- Doors
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition31.8T S31.8T S PZEV31.8T SE31.8T SE PZEV31.8T Dune31.8T Dune PZEV31.8T SEL31.8T SEL PZEV31.8T Denim21.8T Denim PZEV2R-Line SE3R-Line SE PZEV3R-Line S2R-Line S PZEV2R-Line SEL3R-Line SEL PZEV3
- Seating
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition41.8T S41.8T S PZEV41.8T SE41.8T SE PZEV41.8T Dune41.8T Dune PZEV41.8T SEL41.8T SEL PZEV41.8T Denim41.8T Denim PZEV4R-Line SE4R-Line SE PZEV4R-Line S4R-Line S PZEV4R-Line SEL4R-Line SEL PZEV4
- Length
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition168.4 in1.8T S168.4 in1.8T S PZEV168.4 in1.8T SE168.4 in1.8T SE PZEV168.4 in1.8T Dune168.4 in1.8T Dune PZEV168.4 in1.8T SEL168.4 in1.8T SEL PZEV168.4 in1.8T Denim168.4 in1.8T Denim PZEV168.4 inR-Line SE168.4 inR-Line SE PZEV168.4 inR-Line S168.4 inR-Line S PZEV168.4 inR-Line SEL168.4 inR-Line SEL PZEV168.4 in
- Width
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition71.2 in1.8T S71.2 in1.8T S PZEV71.2 in1.8T SE71.2 in1.8T SE PZEV71.2 in1.8T Dune71.2 in1.8T Dune PZEV71.2 in1.8T SEL71.2 in1.8T SEL PZEV71.2 in1.8T Denim71.2 in1.8T Denim PZEV71.2 inR-Line SE71.2 inR-Line SE PZEV71.2 inR-Line S71.2 inR-Line S PZEV71.2 inR-Line SEL71.2 inR-Line SEL PZEV71.2 in
- Height
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition58.5 in1.8T S58.5 in1.8T S PZEV58.5 in1.8T SE58.5 in1.8T SE PZEV58.5 in1.8T Dune58.5 in1.8T Dune PZEV58.5 in1.8T SEL58.5 in1.8T SEL PZEV58.5 in1.8T Denim58 in1.8T Denim PZEV58 inR-Line SE58.5 inR-Line SE PZEV58.5 inR-Line S58 inR-Line S PZEV58 inR-Line SEL58.5 inR-Line SEL PZEV58.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition100 in1.8T S100 in1.8T S PZEV100 in1.8T SE100 in1.8T SE PZEV100 in1.8T Dune100 in1.8T Dune PZEV100 in1.8T SEL100 in1.8T SEL PZEV100 in1.8T Denim100 in1.8T Denim PZEV100 inR-Line SE100 inR-Line SE PZEV100 inR-Line S100 inR-Line S PZEV100 inR-Line SEL100 inR-Line SEL PZEV100 in
- Ground clearance
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition5.7 in1.8T S5.7 in1.8T S PZEV5.7 in1.8T SE5.7 in1.8T SE PZEV5.7 in1.8T Dune5.7 in1.8T Dune PZEV5.7 in1.8T SEL5.7 in1.8T SEL PZEV5.7 in1.8T Denim5.6 in1.8T Denim PZEV5.6 inR-Line SE5.7 inR-Line SE PZEV5.7 inR-Line S5.6 inR-Line S PZEV5.6 inR-Line SEL5.7 inR-Line SEL PZEV5.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition15.4 cu ft1.8T S15.4 cu ft1.8T S PZEV15.4 cu ft1.8T SE15.4 cu ft1.8T SE PZEV15.4 cu ft1.8T Dune15.4 cu ft1.8T Dune PZEV15.4 cu ft1.8T SEL15.4 cu ft1.8T SEL PZEV15.4 cu ft1.8T Denim7.1 cu ft1.8T Denim PZEV7.1 cu ftR-Line SE15.4 cu ftR-Line SE PZEV15.4 cu ftR-Line S7.1 cu ftR-Line S PZEV7.1 cu ftR-Line SEL15.4 cu ftR-Line SEL PZEV15.4 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition29.9 cu ft1.8T S29.9 cu ft1.8T S PZEV29.9 cu ft1.8T SE29.9 cu ft1.8T SE PZEV29.9 cu ft1.8T Dune29.9 cu ft1.8T Dune PZEV29.9 cu ft1.8T SEL29.9 cu ft1.8T SEL PZEV29.9 cu ft1.8T Denim—1.8T Denim PZEV—R-Line SE29.9 cu ftR-Line SE PZEV29.9 cu ftR-Line S—R-Line S PZEV—R-Line SEL29.9 cu ftR-Line SEL PZEV29.9 cu ft
- Max payload
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition833 lbs1.8T S833 lbs1.8T S PZEV833 lbs1.8T SE851 lbs1.8T SE PZEV851 lbs1.8T Dune833 lbs1.8T Dune PZEV833 lbs1.8T SEL833 lbs1.8T SEL PZEV833 lbs1.8T Denim818 lbs1.8T Denim PZEV818 lbsR-Line SE847 lbsR-Line SE PZEV847 lbsR-Line S829 lbsR-Line S PZEV829 lbsR-Line SEL847 lbsR-Line SEL PZEV847 lbs
- Curb weight
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition3,012 lbs1.8T S3,012 lbs1.8T S PZEV3,012 lbs1.8T SE2,948 lbs1.8T SE PZEV2,948 lbs1.8T Dune3,012 lbs1.8T Dune PZEV3,012 lbs1.8T SEL3,012 lbs1.8T SEL PZEV3,012 lbs1.8T Denim3,225 lbs1.8T Denim PZEV3,225 lbsR-Line SE3,056 lbsR-Line SE PZEV3,056 lbsR-Line S3,239 lbsR-Line S PZEV3,239 lbsR-Line SEL3,056 lbsR-Line SEL PZEV3,056 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition14.5 gal1.8T S14.5 gal1.8T S PZEV14.5 gal1.8T SE14.5 gal1.8T SE PZEV14.5 gal1.8T Dune14.5 gal1.8T Dune PZEV14.5 gal1.8T SEL14.5 gal1.8T SEL PZEV14.5 gal1.8T Denim14.5 gal1.8T Denim PZEV14.5 galR-Line SE14.5 galR-Line SE PZEV14.5 galR-Line S14.5 galR-Line S PZEV14.5 galR-Line SEL14.5 galR-Line SEL PZEV14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition281.8T S281.8T S PZEV281.8T SE281.8T SE PZEV281.8T Dune271.8T Dune PZEV271.8T SEL281.8T SEL PZEV281.8T Denim281.8T Denim PZEV28R-Line SE26R-Line SE PZEV26R-Line S26R-Line S PZEV26R-Line SEL26R-Line SEL PZEV26
- City MPG
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition251.8T S251.8T S PZEV251.8T SE241.8T SE PZEV241.8T Dune241.8T Dune PZEV241.8T SEL251.8T SEL PZEV251.8T Denim251.8T Denim PZEV25R-Line SE23R-Line SE PZEV23R-Line S23R-Line S PZEV23R-Line SEL23R-Line SEL PZEV23
- Highway MPG
- 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition341.8T S341.8T S PZEV341.8T SE341.8T SE PZEV341.8T Dune311.8T Dune PZEV311.8T SEL341.8T SEL PZEV341.8T Denim341.8T Denim PZEV34R-Line SE31R-Line SE PZEV31R-Line S31R-Line S PZEV31R-Line SEL31R-Line SEL PZEV31
| Spec | 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition | 1.8T S | 1.8T S PZEV | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SE PZEV | 1.8T Dune | 1.8T Dune PZEV | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL PZEV | 1.8T Denim | 1.8T Denim PZEV | R-Line SE | R-Line SE PZEV | R-Line S | R-Line S PZEV | R-Line SEL | R-Line SEL PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | 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 | 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 | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 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 | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 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 |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||||||||||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback | Convertible | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 in | 58 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 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 |
| 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 | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | 5.6 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 | 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 | 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 | — | — | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft | — | — | 29.9 cu ft | 29.9 cu ft |
| Max payload | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 851 lbs | 851 lbs | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 818 lbs | 818 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs | 829 lbs | 829 lbs | 847 lbs | 847 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,225 lbs | 3,225 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,056 lbs | 3,239 lbs | 3,239 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 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
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2016 Volkswagen Beetle FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $19,595, ranging up to $36,050 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition from $19,595; 1.8T S from $19,795; 1.8T S PZEV from $19,795; 1.8T SE from $21,350; 1.8T SE PZEV from $21,350; 1.8T Dune from $23,995. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $29,990.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle have?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 29.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle safe?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle come in?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 17 trims (39 total configurations) across Convertible and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.