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2017 Volkswagen Beetle

7 trims · 13 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

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$29,990

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $19,995 – $32,550

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

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Beetle? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

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 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2017 Volkswagen Beetle trims

  • 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
  • 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

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 Sgas
1.8T Classicgas
#PinkBeetlegas
1.8T SEgas
1.8T Dunegas
1.8T SELgas
R-Line SELgas
Fuel type
1.8T Sregular unleaded
1.8T Classicregular unleaded
#PinkBeetleregular unleaded
1.8T SEregular unleaded
1.8T Duneregular unleaded
1.8T SELregular unleaded
R-Line SELpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
1.8T SI4
1.8T ClassicI4
#PinkBeetleI4
1.8T SEI4
1.8T DuneI4
1.8T SELI4
R-Line SELI4
Displacement
1.8T S1.8 L
1.8T Classic1.8 L
#PinkBeetle1.8 L
1.8T SE1.8 L
1.8T Dune1.8 L
1.8T SEL1.8 L
R-Line SEL2 L
Horsepower
1.8T S170 hp
1.8T Classic170 hp
#PinkBeetle170 hp
1.8T SE170 hp
1.8T Dune170 hp
1.8T SEL170 hp
R-Line SEL210 hp
Torque
1.8T S184 lb-ft
1.8T Classic184 lb-ft
#PinkBeetle184 lb-ft
1.8T SE184 lb-ft
1.8T Dune184 lb-ft
1.8T SEL184 lb-ft
R-Line SEL207 lb-ft
Transmission
1.8T S6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T Classic6-speed shiftable automatic
#PinkBeetle6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T SE6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T Dune6-speed shiftable automatic
1.8T SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
R-Line SEL6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain
1.8T Sfront wheel drive
1.8T Classicfront wheel drive
#PinkBeetlefront wheel drive
1.8T SEfront wheel drive
1.8T Dunefront wheel drive
1.8T SELfront wheel drive
R-Line SELfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
1.8T SHatchback
1.8T ClassicHatchback
#PinkBeetleHatchback
1.8T SEHatchback
1.8T DuneHatchback
1.8T SELHatchback
R-Line SELHatchback
Doors
1.8T S3
1.8T Classic3
#PinkBeetle3
1.8T SE3
1.8T Dune3
1.8T SEL3
R-Line SEL3
Seating
1.8T S4
1.8T Classic4
#PinkBeetle4
1.8T SE4
1.8T Dune4
1.8T SEL4
R-Line SEL4
Length
1.8T S168.4 in
1.8T Classic168.4 in
#PinkBeetle168.4 in
1.8T SE168.4 in
1.8T Dune168.7 in
1.8T SEL168.4 in
R-Line SEL168.4 in
Width
1.8T S71.2 in
1.8T Classic71.2 in
#PinkBeetle71.2 in
1.8T SE71.2 in
1.8T Dune71.7 in
1.8T SEL71.2 in
R-Line SEL71.2 in
Height
1.8T S58.5 in
1.8T Classic58.5 in
#PinkBeetle58.5 in
1.8T SE58.5 in
1.8T Dune59.1 in
1.8T SEL58.5 in
R-Line SEL58.5 in
Wheelbase
1.8T S100 in
1.8T Classic100 in
#PinkBeetle100 in
1.8T SE100 in
1.8T Dune100 in
1.8T SEL100 in
R-Line SEL100 in
Ground clearance
1.8T S5.7 in
1.8T Classic5.7 in
#PinkBeetle5.7 in
1.8T SE5.7 in
1.8T Dune5.9 in
1.8T SEL5.7 in
R-Line SEL5.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
1.8T S15.4 cu ft
1.8T Classic15.4 cu ft
#PinkBeetle15.4 cu ft
1.8T SE15.4 cu ft
1.8T Dune15.4 cu ft
1.8T SEL15.4 cu ft
R-Line SEL15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
1.8T S29.9 cu ft
1.8T Classic29.9 cu ft
#PinkBeetle29.9 cu ft
1.8T SE29.9 cu ft
1.8T Dune29.9 cu ft
1.8T SEL29.9 cu ft
R-Line SEL29.9 cu ft
Max payload
1.8T S833 lbs
1.8T Classic833 lbs
#PinkBeetle833 lbs
1.8T SE833 lbs
1.8T Dune897 lbs
1.8T SEL833 lbs
R-Line SEL842 lbs
Curb weight
1.8T S3,012 lbs
1.8T Classic3,012 lbs
#PinkBeetle3,012 lbs
1.8T SE3,012 lbs
1.8T Dune3,093 lbs
1.8T SEL3,012 lbs
R-Line SEL3,104 lbs
Fuel tank
1.8T S14.5 gal
1.8T Classic14.5 gal
#PinkBeetle14.5 gal
1.8T SE14.5 gal
1.8T Dune14.5 gal
1.8T SEL14.5 gal
R-Line SEL14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
1.8T S28
1.8T Classic28
#PinkBeetle28
1.8T SE28
1.8T Dune27
1.8T SEL28
R-Line SEL26
City MPG
1.8T S24
1.8T Classic24
#PinkBeetle24
1.8T SE24
1.8T Dune24
1.8T SEL24
R-Line SEL23
Highway MPG
1.8T S33
1.8T Classic33
#PinkBeetle33
1.8T SE33
1.8T Dune31
1.8T SEL33
R-Line SEL29

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle FAQ

How much does the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $19,995, ranging up to $32,550 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1.8T S from $19,995; 1.8T Classic from $20,475; #PinkBeetle from $21,890; 1.8T SE from $22,450; 1.8T Dune from $23,995; 1.8T SEL from $25,975. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $29,990.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 29.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle safe?
The 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Beetle come in?
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 7 trims (13 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.