2016 Volkswagen Beetle
- $19,595 MSRP From
- 27 mpg AVG, Comb.
- 210 hp Max. Power
- Safety Rating
- 93 Gallery
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Volkswagen Beetle is a four-seat small-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are thirteen trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 210 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,050 to $2,200, which over the course of five years will save you $250 in extra fuel spending.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T ClassicExterior
Exterior Dimensions
- Width: -
- Width W/O Mirrors: 71.2 in
- Length: 168.4 in
- Height: 58.5 in
- Wheelbase: 100.0 in
2016 Beetle has a relatively short wheelbase ( 100.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 2948 - 3104 lbs.
Interior
First Row Dimensions
Leg Room: 41.3 inHip Room: -Head Room: 39.4 inShoulder Room: 55.3 in
Second Row Dimensions
Leg Room: 31.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.1 inShoulder Room: 49.0 in
Trunk Volume
15.4 ft3
2016 Beetle seats four adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Beetle falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 15.4 cu. ft.
Full Specifications
| Trim | 2016 Beetle 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition | 2016 Beetle 1.8T S PZEV | 2016 Beetle 1.8T S | 2016 Beetle 1.8T SE PZEV | 2016 Beetle 1.8T SE | 2016 Beetle 1.8T Dune | 2016 Beetle 1.8T Dune PZEV | 2016 Beetle 1.8T SEL PZEV | 2016 Beetle 1.8T SEL | 2016 Beetle R-Line SE | 2016 Beetle R-Line SE PZEV | 2016 Beetle R-Line SEL | 2016 Beetle R-Line SEL PZEV |
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| Starging MSRP | $19,595 | $19,795 | $19,795 | $21,350 | $21,350 | $23,995 | $23,995 | $25,975 | $25,975 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $31,450 | $31,450 |
| Engine | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
| HP | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| City | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
2016 Beetle Hatchback comes in thirteen trim levels, with an average price that is $2,118 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Beetle
Safety
Front Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Side Pole Crash Rating
- Complaints: 54
- Recalls: 4
2016 Beetle Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed fifty-four complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback 2.0L I4 Turbo Engine
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Headlamp Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Front Badge
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Front Badge
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Front Badge
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Rear Badge
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Exterior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Exterior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Wheel
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Wheel
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Center Console
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Dashboard
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Interior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL 2dr Hatchback Interior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Interior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Interior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Interior Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Interior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S 2dr Hatchback Interior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Interior
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Rear Interior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback Interior Shown
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Shifter
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Steering Wheel Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Steering Wheel Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback Steering Wheel Detail
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition / 2.0T R-Line SE / 2.0T R-Line SEL
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T ClassicCompetition
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