2016 Volkswagen Beetle Trim Levels & Specs

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Compare important 2016 Volkswagen Beetle technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Exterior length	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4	168.4
Exterior body width	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2	71.2
Exterior height	58.5	58.5	58.5	58.0	58.5	58.5	58.0	58.0	58.0	58.5	58.0
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	210 hp	170 hp	210 hp	170 hp	210 hp	210 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft.	184 lb-ft.	184 lb-ft.	184 lb-ft.	184 lb-ft.	207 lb-ft.	184 lb-ft.	207 lb-ft.	184 lb-ft.	207 lb-ft.	207 lb-ft.
Curb weight	3012	3012	2948	3225	3012	3056	3225	3239	3225	3056	3239
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)	3990	3990	3946	4101	3990	4012	4101	4123	4101	4012	4123
Wheelbase	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Turning radius	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''	17.7 ''
Ground clearance	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.7	5.6
Front legroom	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3	41.3
Rear legroom	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4	31.4
Front headroom	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39
Rear headroom	37	37	37	38	37	37	38	38	38	37	38
Front shoulder room	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	55
Rear shoulder room	49	49	49	43	49	49	43	43	43	49	43
Payload	833 lbs.	833 lbs.	851 lbs.	818 lbs.	833 lbs.	847 lbs.	818 lbs.	829 lbs.	818 lbs.	847 lbs.	829 lbs.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Beetle, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Air conditioning, front	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual	Climatic manual
Air filter	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Underseat ducts	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Clock	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash	in-dash
Cruise control	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Cupholders	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear
Gear shift knob trim	urethane	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather
12V DC power outlet	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Overhead console	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage	mini with storage
Floor console	full	full	full	full	full	full	full	full	full	full	full
Floor mats	rubber front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear
Front windows	power	power	power	power	power	power	power	power	power	power	power
Rear windows	fixed	fixed	fixed	power	fixed	fixed	power	power	power	fixed	power
1-touch window up	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	front and rear	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	driver and passenger	front and rear
1-touch window down	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	front and rear	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	driver and passenger	front and rear
Instrumentation	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog
Tachometer	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Trip computer	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Water temp gauge	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Low fuel warning	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Exterior temperature display	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Illuminated vanity mirrors	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	N/A	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	N/A	N/A	N/A	driver and passenger	N/A
Rear window defogger	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Rear view mirror	day-night	auto-dimming day-night	auto-dimming day-night	day-night	auto-dimming day-night	auto-dimming day-night	day-night	day-night	day-night	auto-dimming day-night	day-night
Retained accessory power	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Seatback storage pockets	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Steering wheel material	urethane	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Antenna	window grid and roof mount	window grid and roof mount	window grid and roof mount	window grid	window grid and roof mount	window grid and roof mount	window grid	window grid	window grid	window grid and roof mount	window grid
Body material	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel
Paint	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone
Fog/driving lights	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	front	N/A	front	N/A	front	front
Door count	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors	2 doors
Rear cargo door	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate	liftgate
Tinted windows	light	light	light	light	light	light	light	light	light	light	light
Rear window type	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed	fixed
Mirrors	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote	dual power remote
Heated door mirrors	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass	N/A
Spoiler	N/A	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip
Wheels	16 silver aluminum	16 silver aluminum	17 silver aluminum	17 silver aluminum	18 silver w/chrome accents aluminum	18 machined w/painted accents aluminum	17 silver aluminum	18 machined w/painted accents aluminum	18 silver w/chrome accents aluminum	19 machined w/painted accents aluminum	18 machined w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel
Mud flaps	N/A	opt	opt	opt	opt	N/A	opt	N/A	opt	N/A	N/A
Bodyside insert	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	chrome	N/A	chrome	N/A	chrome	chrome
Convertible top	N/A	N/A	N/A	power	N/A	N/A	power	power	power	N/A	power
Convertible roof glass rear window	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	N/A	std	std	std	N/A	std

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Front seat type	bucket	bucket	bucket	bucket	bucket	sport	bucket	bucket	bucket	sport	bucket
Standard seating	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Front driver seat direction controls	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way
Front passenger seat direction controls	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way
Lumbar support	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver
Front armrests	center	center	center	center	center	center	center	center	center	center	center
Front head restraints	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable	adjustable
Heated front seats	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	N/A	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench	50-50 bench
Rear head restraints	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable	2 - adjustable
Seat trim	V-Tex leatherette	cloth	V-Tex leatherette	V-Tex leatherette	V-Tex leatherette	cloth	V-Tex leatherette	V-Tex leatherette	V-Tex leatherette	leather	V-Tex leatherette

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Entertainment System

Some 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Radio	AM/FM stereo, seek-scan	AM/FM stereo, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan	AM/FM stereo, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan	AM/FM stereo, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single	in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Auxiliary input jack	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Steering wheel audio controls	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Voice recognition	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	std	std	std	N/A	std	std	std
Speakers	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	9 Fender	9 Fender	9 Fender
Amplifier	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	std	N/A
Speed-Sensitive Volume	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Navigation system	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	yes with voice activation	N/A	N/A	N/A	yes with voice activation	yes with voice activation	N/A
1st row LCD screen	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Bluetooth Compatibility	N/A	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Safety and Security Features

Each 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Airbags, frontal	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger	driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger	seat mounted, driver and passenger
Occupancy sensor	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Traction control	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline	ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners	front	front	front	front	front	front	front	front	front	front	front
Headlights	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	high intensity low/high beam	halogen
Exterior light control	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic
Daytime running lights	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Illuminated entry	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Remote keyless entry	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	std	N/A	std	std	std
Panic alarm	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Door locks	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system	N/A	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt
Ignition disable	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III	Immobilizer III
Theft deterrent radio	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Low tire pressure warning	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Parking assist	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
First aid kit	N/A	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt
Blind spot sensor	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	std	N/A
In-Vehicle Assistance Service	N/A	N/A	VW Car-Net	N/A	VW Car-Net	VW Car-Net	VW Car-Net	N/A	VW Car-Net	VW Car-Net	VW Car-Net
Stolen vehicle tracking	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	std	std	std	N/A	std	std	std
Cornering lights	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	std	N/A	std	std
Directionally adaptive headlights	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	N/A

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Mechanical Features

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Engine	1.8L I-4	1.8L I-4	1.8L I-4	1.8L I-4	1.8L I-4	2.0L I-4	1.8L I-4	2.0L I-4	1.8L I-4	2.0L I-4	2.0L I-4
Brakes	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel
Brake assist	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Drive type	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel	front-wheel
Exhaust	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel
Steering	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Suspension tuning	regular	regular	regular	regular	regular	sport	regular	sport	regular	sport	sport
Front suspension type	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut	strut
Front anti-roll bar	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Front shocks	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized
Front springs	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil
Rear suspension type	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Rear shocks	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized
Rear springs	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil
Electronic stability system	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Sequential shift control	std	std	Tiptronic	std	std	Tiptronic	std	opt	std	Tiptronic	opt
Transmission	6-spd auto w/OD	6-spd auto w/OD	5-spd man w/OD	6-spd auto w/OD	6-spd auto w/OD	6-spd man w/OD	6-spd auto w/OD	6-spd man w/OD	6-spd auto w/OD	6-spd man w/OD	6-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio	3.87	3.87	3.65	3.87	3.87	3.94	3.87	3.94	3.87	3.94	3.94
Turbocharger	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo	intercooled turbo
Locking/limited slip differential	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	N/A	std	N/A	std	std

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Other Specs

In general, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.

Trims	1.8T Wolfsburg Edition w/PZEV 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line S 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4	1.8T SEL 2dr Convertible, Engine: 1.8L I-4	R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4	R-Line SE 2dr Convertible, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Luggage capacity	15.4 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	29.9 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.	7.1 cu.ft.
Base engine size	1.8 liters	1.8 liters	1.8 liters	1.8 liters	1.8 liters	2.0 liters	1.8 liters	2.0 liters	1.8 liters	2.0 liters	2.0 liters
Base engine type	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4	I-4
Horsepower rpm	6,200	6,200	6,200	6,200	6,200	5,300	6,200	5,300	6,200	5,300	5,300
Torque rpm	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,700	1,500	1,700	1,500	1,700	1,700
Fuel tank capacity	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.
EPA mileage estimates	25 City / 34 Hwy	25 City / 34 Hwy	25 City / 34 Hwy	25 City / 34 Hwy	25 City / 34 Hwy	23 City / 31 Hwy	25 City / 34 Hwy	23 City / 31 Hwy	25 City / 34 Hwy	23 City / 31 Hwy	23 City / 31 Hwy
Lighting - map lights	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear
Lighting - dome light	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade
Lighting - cargo light	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std	std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts	front	front	front	N/A	front	front	N/A	N/A	N/A	front	N/A
Engine - valvetrain	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000	60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited	144/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000	36/36,000
Tires	P215/60HR16.0 BSW AS	P215/60HR16.0 BSW AS	P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS	P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS	P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS	P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS	P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS	P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS	P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS	P235/40HR19.0 BSW AS	P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent	variable intermittent
Bodyside moldings	body-colored	body-colored	body-colored	body-colored	body-colored	black	body-colored	black	body-colored	black	black

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle specs

Wheel Offset	32 - 55 mm
Lug Nut Size	M14 x 1.5
0-60 times	6.7 - 7.9 sec
Horsepower	170 - 210 hp
Dimensions	...
Tire size	215/65 R15 - 235/35 R20
Custom cars	7 projects
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