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Compare 2015 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 $20,195 to $29,595, 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 31 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 100 in

  • MPG: 25 city/33 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9 sec

  • Engine: 1.8L I-4

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2948 lbs

  • Tires: P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 15.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 168.4 x 71.2 x 58



2015 Volkswagen Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Beetle is offered in 7 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

    • Engine 1.8L I-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC

    • Horsepower 150 hp @ 4000 –
      210 hp @ 5300

    • Torque 184 lb-ft. –
      236 lb-ft.

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.5 - 9.9 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.6 - 17.3 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 168.4 in

    • Width 71.2 in

    • Height 58.5 in

    • Wheelbase 100 in

    • Curb Weight 2948 lbs

    • GVWR 3946 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • Passenger volume 85

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 23 - 31 mpg

    • Combined 27 - 37 mpg

    • Highway 31 - 41 mpg

    • Highway range 449.5 - 594.5 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles



Specifications

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Exterior length
168.4 " in 168.4 " in 168.4 " in 168.4 " in
Exterior body width
71.2 " in 71.2 " in 71.2 " in 71.2 " in
Exterior height
58.5 " in 58.5 " in 58.5 " in 58.5 " in
Horsepower
170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 210 @ 5,300 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 207 @ 1,700 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm
Fuel economy - city
25 mpg 24 mpg 23 mpg 31 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
33 mpg 33 mpg 31 mpg 41 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.0 seconds 8.2 seconds 7.5 seconds 9.5 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.6 seconds 16.4 seconds 15.6 seconds 17.0 seconds
1/4 mile speed
80 mph 82 mph 90 mph 79 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.8 .9 .9 .9
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 62 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.76 "
Curb weight
2,948 lbs. 2,948 lbs. 3,056 lbs. 3,190 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3,946 lbs. 3,946 lbs. 4,012 lbs. 4,145 lbs.
Wheelbase
100.0 " in 100.0 " in 100.0 " in 100.0 " in
Front track
62.2 " 62.2 " 62.2 " 62.2 "
Rear track
60.9 " 60.9 " 60.9 " 60.9 "
Turning radius
17.7 '' 17.7 '' 17.7 '' 17.7 ''
Front legroom
41.3 " in 41.3 " in 41.3 " in 41.3 " in
Rear legroom
31.4 " in 31.4 " in 31.4 " in 31.4 " in
Front headroom
39.4 " in 39.4 " in 39.4 " in 39.4 " in
Rear headroom
37.1 " in 37.1 " in 37.1 " in 37.1 " in
Front shoulder room
55.3 " in 55.3 " in 55.3 " in 55.3 " in
Rear shoulder room
49.0 " in 49.0 " in 49.0 " in 49.0 " in
Luggage volume
15.4 cu.ft. 15.4 cu.ft. 15.4 cu.ft. 15.4 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
29.9 cu.ft. 29.9 cu.ft. 29.9 cu.ft. 29.9 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.
Payload
851 lbs. 851 lbs. 847 lbs. 860 lbs.
Drag coefficient
.37 .37 .37 .37

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Exterior length
168.4 " in 168.4 " in 168.4 " in
Exterior body width
71.2 " in 71.2 " in 71.2 " in
Exterior height
58.0 " in 58.0 " in 58.0 " in
Horsepower
170 @ 6,200 rpm 210 @ 5,300 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,500 rpm 207 @ 1,700 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 23 mpg 30 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
32 mpg 31 mpg 40 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.7 seconds 7.8 seconds 9.9 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.0 seconds 15.8 seconds 17.3 seconds
1/4 mile speed
79 mph 89 mph 78 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.9 .9 .9
Slalom speed
60 mph 61 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.76 "
Curb weight
3,225 lbs. 3,239 lbs. 3,389 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4,101 lbs. 4,123 lbs. 4,277 lbs.
Wheelbase
100.0 " in 100.0 " in 100.0 " in
Front track
62.1 " 62.1 " 62.1 "
Rear track
61.2 " 61.2 " 61.2 "
Turning radius
17.7 '' 17.7 '' 17.7 ''
Front legroom
41.3 " in 41.3 " in 41.3 " in
Rear legroom
31.4 " in 31.4 " in 31.4 " in
Front headroom
39.3 " in 39.3 " in 39.3 " in
Rear headroom
37.6 " in 37.6 " in 37.6 " in
Front shoulder room
55.3 " in 55.3 " in 55.3 " in
Rear shoulder room
43.1 " in 43.1 " in 43.1 " in
Luggage volume
7.1 cu.ft. 7.1 cu.ft. 7.1 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
7.1 cu.ft. 7.1 cu.ft. 7.1 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.
Payload
818 lbs. 829 lbs. 847 lbs.
Drag coefficient
.37 .37 .37

Interior Features

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Air conditioning, front
Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual
Clock
in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather leather leather leather
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
fixed fixed fixed fixed
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather leather leather

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Air conditioning, front
Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual
Clock
in-dash in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather leather leather
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power
Rear windows
power power power
1-touch window up
front and rear front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
analog analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather leather

Exterior Features

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Antenna
window grid and roof mount window grid and roof mount window grid and roof mount window grid and roof mount
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
light light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Spoiler
lip lip – –
Front tires
P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
17" silver w/chrome accents aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" machined w/painted accents aluminum 17" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside mouldings
body-colored body-colored black body-colored
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 –
Fog/driving lights
front – – –
Bodyside insert
chrome chrome – –

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Antenna
window grid window grid window grid
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Spoiler
lip lip lip
Front tires
P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
17" silver aluminum 18" machined w/painted accents aluminum 17" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside mouldings
body-colored black body-colored
Convertible top
power power power
Fog/driving lights
front front –
Bodyside insert
chrome chrome –

Seats

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Front seat type
bucket bucket sport bucket
Standard seating
4 passengers 4 passengers 4 passengers 4 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way
Front passenger seat direction controls
6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
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
Rear head restraints
2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable
Seat trim
V-Tex leatherette V-Tex leatherette cloth V-Tex leatherette

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
4 passengers 4 passengers 4 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 6-way 6-way
Front passenger seat direction controls
6-way 6-way 6-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
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
Rear head restraints
2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable
Seat trim
V-Tex leatherette V-Tex leatherette V-Tex leatherette

Entertainment System

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted 6-disc
Speakers
8 8 8 8
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W –

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted 6-disc
Speakers
8 8 8
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Airbags, frontal
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
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front front front front
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Airbags, frontal
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
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net

Mechanical Features

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Engine
1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Brakes
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
Drive type
front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular sport regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Sequential shift control
Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic –
Transmission
6-spd auto w/OD 5-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio
3.87 3.65 3.94 3.68
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Engine
1.8L I-4 2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular sport sport
Front suspension type
strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil
Sequential shift control
Tiptronic Tiptronic –
Transmission
6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio
3.87 3.94 3.68
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

Other Specs

1.8T Classic 2dr Hatchback

1.8T 2dr Hatchback

2.0T R-Line 2dr Hatchback

2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

1.8T 2dr Convertible

2.0T R-Line 2dr Convertible

2.0L TDI 2dr Convertible
Horsepower rpm
6200 5300 4000
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.