How much does the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle cost?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $20,220, ranging up to $32,090 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.0T S from $20,220; 2.0T Coast from $23,120; 2.0T SE from $24,020; 2.0T Dune from $26,790.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 29.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle come in?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

4 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$20,220 – $32,090

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2.0T S

Total price (2.0T S MSRP)

$20,220

Typical monthly

$400/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 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trims

2.0T S
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,220 – $25,440
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
2.0T Coast
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,120 – $26,840
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
2.0T SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,020 – $28,040
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—
2.0T Dune
2 configurations
MSRP
$26,790 – $32,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/34
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
29.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trim specifications
Spec	2.0T S2 configurations	2.0T Coast2 configurations	2.0T SE2 configurations	2.0T Dune2 configurations
MSRP	$20,220 – $25,440	$23,120 – $26,840	$24,020 – $28,040	$26,790 – $32,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	26/33	26/33	26/33	26/34
Horsepower	174 hp	174 hp	174 hp	174 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	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: 2.0T Sgas
2.0T Coastgas
2.0T SEgas
2.0T Dunegas
Fuel type: 2.0T Sregular unleaded
2.0T Coastregular unleaded
2.0T SEregular unleaded
2.0T Duneregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2.0T SI4
2.0T CoastI4
2.0T SEI4
2.0T DuneI4
Displacement: 2.0T S2 L
2.0T Coast2 L
2.0T SE2 L
2.0T Dune2 L
Horsepower: 2.0T S174 hp
2.0T Coast174 hp
2.0T SE174 hp
2.0T Dune174 hp
Torque: 2.0T S184 lb-ft
2.0T Coast184 lb-ft
2.0T SE184 lb-ft
2.0T Dune184 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.0T S6-speed shiftable automatic
2.0T Coast6-speed shiftable automatic
2.0T SE6-speed shiftable automatic
2.0T Dune6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 2.0T Sfront wheel drive
2.0T Coastfront wheel drive
2.0T SEfront wheel drive
2.0T Dunefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.0T SHatchback
2.0T CoastHatchback
2.0T SEHatchback
2.0T DuneHatchback
Doors: 2.0T S3
2.0T Coast3
2.0T SE3
2.0T Dune3
Seating: 2.0T S4
2.0T Coast4
2.0T SE4
2.0T Dune4
Length: 2.0T S168.4 in
2.0T Coast168.4 in
2.0T SE168.4 in
2.0T Dune168.7 in
Width: 2.0T S71.2 in
2.0T Coast71.2 in
2.0T SE71.2 in
2.0T Dune71.7 in
Height: 2.0T S58.5 in
2.0T Coast58.5 in
2.0T SE58.5 in
2.0T Dune59.1 in
Wheelbase: 2.0T S100 in
2.0T Coast100 in
2.0T SE100 in
2.0T Dune100 in
Ground clearance: 2.0T S5.7 in
2.0T Coast5.7 in
2.0T SE5.7 in
2.0T Dune5.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.0T S15.4 cu ft
2.0T Coast15.4 cu ft
2.0T SE15.4 cu ft
2.0T Dune15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.0T S29.9 cu ft
2.0T Coast29.9 cu ft
2.0T SE29.9 cu ft
2.0T Dune29.9 cu ft
Max payload: 2.0T S833 lbs
2.0T Coast833 lbs
2.0T SE833 lbs
2.0T Dune897 lbs
Curb weight: 2.0T S3,012 lbs
2.0T Coast3,012 lbs
2.0T SE3,012 lbs
2.0T Dune3,093 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.0T S14.5 gal
2.0T Coast14.5 gal
2.0T SE14.5 gal
2.0T Dune14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.0T S29
2.0T Coast29
2.0T SE29
2.0T Dune29
City MPG: 2.0T S26
2.0T Coast26
2.0T SE26
2.0T Dune26
Highway MPG: 2.0T S33
2.0T Coast33
2.0T SE33
2.0T Dune34

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.0T S	2.0T Coast	2.0T SE	2.0T Dune
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	174 hp	174 hp	174 hp	174 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	3	3
Seating	4	4	4	4
Length	168.4 in	168.4 in	168.4 in	168.7 in
Width	71.2 in	71.2 in	71.2 in	71.7 in
Height	58.5 in	58.5 in	58.5 in	59.1 in
Wheelbase	100 in	100 in	100 in	100 in
Ground clearance	5.7 in	5.7 in	5.7 in	5.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	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
Max payload	833 lbs	833 lbs	833 lbs	897 lbs
Curb weight	3,012 lbs	3,012 lbs	3,012 lbs	3,093 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	29	29	29
City MPG	26	26	26	26
Highway MPG	33	33	33	34