2017 Volkswagen Beetle
7 trims · 13 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
Starting MSRP
$19,995 – $32,550
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on 1.8T S
Total price (1.8T S MSRP)
$19,995
Typical monthly
$396/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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1.8T S
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,995 – $24,725
- 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 Classic
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,475 – $24,995
- 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
- —
#PinkBeetle
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $21,890 – $26,795
- 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 SE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $22,450 – $26,750
- 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 Dune
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,995 – $29,395
- 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
- —
1.8T SEL
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,975 – $30,275
- 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
- —
R-Line SEL
- MSRP
- $32,550
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/29
- 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 S2 configurations | 1.8T Classic2 configurations | #PinkBeetle2 configurations | 1.8T SE2 configurations | 1.8T Dune2 configurations | 1.8T SEL2 configurations | R-Line SEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,995 – $24,725 | $20,475 – $24,995 | $21,890 – $26,795 | $22,450 – $26,750 | $23,995 – $29,395 | $25,975 – $30,275 | $32,550 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/33 | 24/33 | 24/33 | 24/33 | 24/31 | 24/33 | 23/29 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 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 | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.9 | 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 Sgas1.8T Classicgas#PinkBeetlegas1.8T SEgas1.8T Dunegas1.8T SELgasR-Line SELgas
- Fuel type
- 1.8T Sregular unleaded1.8T Classicregular unleaded#PinkBeetleregular unleaded1.8T SEregular unleaded1.8T Duneregular unleaded1.8T SELregular unleadedR-Line SELpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- 1.8T SI41.8T ClassicI4#PinkBeetleI41.8T SEI41.8T DuneI41.8T SELI4R-Line SELI4
- Displacement
- 1.8T S1.8 L1.8T Classic1.8 L#PinkBeetle1.8 L1.8T SE1.8 L1.8T Dune1.8 L1.8T SEL1.8 LR-Line SEL2 L
- Horsepower
- 1.8T S170 hp1.8T Classic170 hp#PinkBeetle170 hp1.8T SE170 hp1.8T Dune170 hp1.8T SEL170 hpR-Line SEL210 hp
- Torque
- 1.8T S184 lb-ft1.8T Classic184 lb-ft#PinkBeetle184 lb-ft1.8T SE184 lb-ft1.8T Dune184 lb-ft1.8T SEL184 lb-ftR-Line SEL207 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 1.8T S6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T Classic6-speed shiftable automatic#PinkBeetle6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T SE6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T Dune6-speed shiftable automatic1.8T SEL6-speed shiftable automaticR-Line SEL6-speed automated manual
- Drivetrain
- 1.8T Sfront wheel drive1.8T Classicfront wheel drive#PinkBeetlefront wheel drive1.8T SEfront wheel drive1.8T Dunefront wheel drive1.8T SELfront wheel driveR-Line SELfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 1.8T SHatchback1.8T ClassicHatchback#PinkBeetleHatchback1.8T SEHatchback1.8T DuneHatchback1.8T SELHatchbackR-Line SELHatchback
- Doors
- 1.8T S31.8T Classic3#PinkBeetle31.8T SE31.8T Dune31.8T SEL3R-Line SEL3
- Seating
- 1.8T S41.8T Classic4#PinkBeetle41.8T SE41.8T Dune41.8T SEL4R-Line SEL4
- Length
- 1.8T S168.4 in1.8T Classic168.4 in#PinkBeetle168.4 in1.8T SE168.4 in1.8T Dune168.7 in1.8T SEL168.4 inR-Line SEL168.4 in
- Width
- 1.8T S71.2 in1.8T Classic71.2 in#PinkBeetle71.2 in1.8T SE71.2 in1.8T Dune71.7 in1.8T SEL71.2 inR-Line SEL71.2 in
- Height
- 1.8T S58.5 in1.8T Classic58.5 in#PinkBeetle58.5 in1.8T SE58.5 in1.8T Dune59.1 in1.8T SEL58.5 inR-Line SEL58.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 1.8T S100 in1.8T Classic100 in#PinkBeetle100 in1.8T SE100 in1.8T Dune100 in1.8T SEL100 inR-Line SEL100 in
- Ground clearance
- 1.8T S5.7 in1.8T Classic5.7 in#PinkBeetle5.7 in1.8T SE5.7 in1.8T Dune5.9 in1.8T SEL5.7 inR-Line SEL5.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 1.8T S15.4 cu ft1.8T Classic15.4 cu ft#PinkBeetle15.4 cu ft1.8T SE15.4 cu ft1.8T Dune15.4 cu ft1.8T SEL15.4 cu ftR-Line SEL15.4 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- 1.8T S29.9 cu ft1.8T Classic29.9 cu ft#PinkBeetle29.9 cu ft1.8T SE29.9 cu ft1.8T Dune29.9 cu ft1.8T SEL29.9 cu ftR-Line SEL29.9 cu ft
- Max payload
- 1.8T S833 lbs1.8T Classic833 lbs#PinkBeetle833 lbs1.8T SE833 lbs1.8T Dune897 lbs1.8T SEL833 lbsR-Line SEL842 lbs
- Curb weight
- 1.8T S3,012 lbs1.8T Classic3,012 lbs#PinkBeetle3,012 lbs1.8T SE3,012 lbs1.8T Dune3,093 lbs1.8T SEL3,012 lbsR-Line SEL3,104 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 1.8T S14.5 gal1.8T Classic14.5 gal#PinkBeetle14.5 gal1.8T SE14.5 gal1.8T Dune14.5 gal1.8T SEL14.5 galR-Line SEL14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 1.8T S281.8T Classic28#PinkBeetle281.8T SE281.8T Dune271.8T SEL28R-Line SEL26
- City MPG
- 1.8T S241.8T Classic24#PinkBeetle241.8T SE241.8T Dune241.8T SEL24R-Line SEL23
- Highway MPG
- 1.8T S331.8T Classic33#PinkBeetle331.8T SE331.8T Dune311.8T SEL33R-Line SEL29
| Spec | 1.8T S | 1.8T Classic | #PinkBeetle | 1.8T SE | 1.8T Dune | 1.8T SEL | R-Line SEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | 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 | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 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 automated manual |
| Drivetrain | 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 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.7 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 71.7 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 59.1 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 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 | 5.9 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 |
| 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 |
| Max payload | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 833 lbs | 897 lbs | 833 lbs | 842 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,093 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,104 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 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 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
| City MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 29 |
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