Compare 2013 Volkswagen Beetle specifications by trim levels

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Beetle is a 4-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 2012.

With the price tag ranging from $19,995 to $32,395, the Volkswagen Beetle faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like FIAT 500L, Ford Focus ST, Honda Fit, Honda Civic.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Beetle has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen Beetle boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 27 to 41 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 71.20mm x 168.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 99.9 in

  • MPG: 22 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2939 lbs

  • Tires: P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 15.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 168.4 x 71.2 x 58



2013 Volkswagen Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Beetle is offered in 15 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Beetle safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen Beetle specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 140 hp @ 4000 –
      210 hp @ 5300

    • Torque 177 lb-ft. –
      236 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.5 - 10.2 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.5 - 17.5 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 168.4 in

    • Width 71.2 in

    • Height 58.5 in

    • Wheelbase 99.9 in

    • Curb Weight 2939 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • Passenger volume 85

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 21 - 28 mpg

    • Combined 24 - 35 mpg

    • Highway 27 - 41 mpg

    • Highway range 391.5 - 594.5 mi



Specifications

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

Exterior length
168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in
Exterior body width
71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in
Exterior height
58.50 in 58.50 in 58.50 in 58.50 in
Horsepower
170 200 140 170
Torque
177 207 236 177
Fuel economy - city
22 mpg 21 mpg 28 mpg 22 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 30 mpg 41 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.50 seconds 7.80 seconds 9.70 seconds 7.50 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.10 seconds 15.70 seconds 17.20 seconds 16.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
85 mph 89 mph 78 mph 85 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 62 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.76 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
2939.00 lbs 3042.00 lbs 3073.00 lbs 2939.00 lbs
Wheelbase
99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in
Front track
62.20 " 61.80 " 62.20 " 62.20 "
Rear track
60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in
Front headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear headroom
37.10 in 37.10 in 37.10 in 37.10 in
Front shoulder room
55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in
Rear shoulder room
49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
29.90 cu.ft. 29.90 cu.ft. 29.90 cu.ft. 29.90 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
858 lbs. 831 lbs. 811 lbs. 858 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Exterior length
168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in
Exterior body width
71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in
Exterior height
58.50 in 58.50 in 58.50 in 58.50 in
Horsepower
200 210 210 210
Torque
207 207 207 207
Fuel economy - city
21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
30 mpg 30 mpg 30 mpg 30 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.80 seconds 7.50 seconds 7.50 seconds 7.50 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.70 seconds 15.50 seconds 15.50 seconds 15.50 seconds
1/4 mile speed
89 mph 90 mph 90 mph 90 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
62 mph 62 mph 62 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
3042.00 lbs 3042.00 lbs 3042.00 lbs 3042.00 lbs
Wheelbase
99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in
Front track
61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 "
Rear track
60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in
Front headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear headroom
37.10 in 37.10 in 37.10 in 37.10 in
Front shoulder room
55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in
Rear shoulder room
49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in 49.00 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
29.90 cu.ft. 29.90 cu.ft. 29.90 cu.ft. 29.90 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
831 lbs. 831 lbs. 831 lbs. 831 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Exterior length
168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in
Exterior body width
71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in
Exterior height
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Horsepower
170 200 140 170
Torque
177 207 236 177
Fuel economy - city
21 mpg 21 mpg 28 mpg 21 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
27 mpg 30 mpg 41 mpg 27 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.20 seconds 8.10 seconds 10.20 seconds 8.20 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 16.00 seconds 17.50 seconds 16.50 seconds
1/4 mile speed
84 mph 88 mph 76 mph 84 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 61 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.76 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
3206.00 lbs 3230.00 lbs 3296.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4123.00 lbs 4123.00 lbs 4189.00 lbs 4123.00 lbs
Wheelbase
99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in
Front track
62.10 " 62.10 " 62.10 " 62.10 "
Rear track
61.20 " 61.20 " 61.20 " 61.20 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in
Front headroom
39.30 in 39.30 in 39.30 in 39.30 in
Rear headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Front shoulder room
55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in
Rear shoulder room
43.10 in 43.10 in 43.10 in 43.10 in
Luggage volume
7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
858 lbs. 853 lbs. 873 lbs. 858 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Exterior length
168.40 in 168.40 in 168.40 in
Exterior body width
71.20 in 71.20 in 71.20 in
Exterior height
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Horsepower
200 170 210
Torque
207 177 207
Fuel economy - city
21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
29 mpg 27 mpg 30 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.20 seconds 8.20 seconds 7.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.00 seconds 16.50 seconds 15.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 84 mph 89 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 60 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
3272.00 lbs 3206.00 lbs 3230.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4167.00 lbs 4123.00 lbs 4123.00 lbs
Wheelbase
99.90 in 99.90 in 99.90 in
Front track
62.10 " 62.10 " 62.10 "
Rear track
61.20 " 61.20 " 61.20 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
31.40 in 31.40 in 31.40 in
Front headroom
39.30 in 39.30 in 39.30 in
Rear headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Front shoulder room
55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in
Rear shoulder room
43.10 in 43.10 in 43.10 in
Luggage volume
7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft. 7.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
855 lbs. 858 lbs. 853 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.38 0.38 0.38

Interior Features

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Air conditioning, front
2817 2817 2817 2817
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Air conditioning, front
2817 2817 2817 2817
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Air conditioning, front
2817 2817 2817
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2

Exterior Features

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
17" silver aluminum 18" machined aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" silver w/chrome accents aluminum
Fog/driving lights
3445
Spoiler
3480

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Antenna
3399 3399 3399 3399
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P235/40HR19.0 BSW AS
Wheels
18" silver w/chrome accents aluminum 18" machined aluminum 18" silver w/chrome accents aluminum 19" machined aluminum

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Antenna
3396 3396 3396 3396
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
17" silver aluminum 18" machined aluminum 17" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum
Fog/driving lights
3445

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Antenna
3396 3396 3396
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels
18" machined aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" machined aluminum

Seats

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

Standard seating
4 4 4 4

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Front seat type
2993 2993 2993 2993
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2993
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Front seat type
2993 2989 2989
Standard seating
4 4 4

Entertainment System

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

Speakers
8 8 8 9
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W 400W
Navigation system
3207 3207 3207
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Radio
3148 3131 3148 3148
Speakers
9 8 9 9
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Radio
3131 3131 3148 3131
Steering wheel audio controls
3191 3191 3192
Speakers
8 8 8 8
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W
Navigation system
3207 3207 3207
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Radio
3149 3149 3131
Speakers
9 9 8
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Keyless access system
3277 3277 3278

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214

Mechanical Features

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

Axle ratio
3.65 3.94 3.68 3.65
Speed sensitive steering
3551 3551
Turbocharger
3807 3807
Locking/limited slip differential
3817

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Engine
4750 4750 4750 4750
Axle ratio
3.94 3.94 3.94 3.94

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Engine
4762 4750 4750 4762
Axle ratio
3.50 3.94 3.68 3.50
Speed sensitive steering
3551 3551
Turbocharger
3807 3807
Locking/limited slip differential
3817

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Engine
4750 4762 4750
Axle ratio
4.06 3.50 3.94

Other Specs

2.5L 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback

2.5L Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

2.0T Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback

R-Line 2dr Hatchback

Horsepower rpm
5100 5300 5300 5300
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

2.5L 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible

2.5L 50s Edition 2dr Convertible

Horsepower rpm
5700 5100 4000 5700
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

2.0T 60s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.5L 70s Edition 2dr Convertible

2.0T 2dr Convertible

Horsepower rpm
5100 5700 5300
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.