Volkswagen Beetle is a four-seat small-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2017 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 210 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,050 to $2,200, in five years you will save $250 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle.
There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2017 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S has been offered for $269 before.
2017 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 3012 - 3104 lbs.
2017 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.
Trim | 2017 Beetle 1.8T S | 2017 Beetle 1.8T Classic | 2017 Beetle #PinkBeetle | 2017 Beetle 1.8T SE | 2017 Beetle 1.8T Dune | 2017 Beetle 1.8T SEL | 2017 Beetle R-Line SEL |
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Starging MSRP | $19,995 | $20,475 | $21,890 | $22,450 | $23,995 | $25,975 | $32,550 |
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 | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 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 |
City | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 29 MPG |
Combined | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 26 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,200 |
2017 Beetle Hatchback comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $367 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Beetle
2017 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 six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.