Beetle

Overview

Body

Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

170

Power to weight

0.055 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.50

Cyl

5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

358 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

SmartWay certified

No

Dimensions & capacity

Length

169 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

3,111 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

6

Owner complaints

54

Reported injuries

4

Theft rate

1.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.