2012 Volkswagen Beetle

$18,495 - $29,095Starting MSRP

Deep Black Pearl Metallic

Model Highlights

Fuel Economy

25 MPG Comb.

Transmission

Automatic w/manual shift

Body Type

Coupe

Seatings

4 Seats

Overview

Volkswagen went way back to the drawing board with its reimagining of the 2012 Beetle. The new Beetle--which is not to be called a "New Beetle"--draws its inspiration from the original car of 1938, but with a lower, flatter roofline. This gives...

What’s new in the 2012 model?

The popular Volkswagen Beetle is completely redesigned for 2012. Most noticeable is the exterior restyle, which incorporates a lower, flatter roofl...

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Colors

Exterior

Deep Black Pearl Metallic

Reef Blue Metallic

Platinum Gray Metallic

Tornado Red

Reflex Silver Metallic

Candy White

Specs

EPA Classification: Subcompact car

Number of Passenger Doors: 2

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Turbocharged gas I4

Displacement: 2.0L/121

Fuel System: Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 5100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 207 @ 1700

Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 6

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/manual shift

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Clutch Size (in): - TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 25

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3089

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front: - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear: - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): - TBD -

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Front Tire Order Code: - TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code: - TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code: - TBD -

Front Tire Size: 235/45R18

Rear Tire Size: 235/45R18

Spare Tire Size: - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5

Wheelbase (in): 99.9

Length, Overall (in): 168.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.2

Height, Overall (in): 58.5

Track Width, Front (in): - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in): - TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.7

Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

Trunk Volume (ft³): 12.0

Passenger Capacity: 4

Passenger Volume (ft³): 85.0

Front Head Room (in): - TBD -

Front Leg Room (in): 41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3

Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -

Second Head Room (in): - TBD -

Second Leg Room (in): 31.4

Second Shoulder Room (in): 49.0

Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -

Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Beetle

Body Style: Coupe

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.3

Pricing

This model has 34 different trims.

MSRP

$29,095

Invoice

$27,931

Description

2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100, Automatic w/manual shift

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Fuel Economy

This model has 34 different trims.

City

22 MPG

Hwy

30 MPG

Combined

25 MPG

Description

2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100, Automatic w/manual shift

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