Beetle

Overview

Body

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

Drivetrain

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

Transmission

Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

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

Fuel

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

Engine & performance

HP

140

Power to weight

0.047 hp/lb

Axle ratio

2.92

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

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

Start-stop system

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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

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

MPG City

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

MPG Comb

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

Fuel $/yr

$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

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

Eco Score

7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

3/10

Elec. Range

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

Real-world MPG

37.7 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 7.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

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

2,983 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

7

Owner complaints

98

Reported injuries

2

Theft rate

0.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 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.