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2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Man 2.0L TDI SEL
$0
2dr DSG 2.0L TDI SEL
$0
2dr Man 2.0L TDI SEL
$0
2dr DSG 2.0L TDI SEL
$0
2dr Man 2.0L TDI SE
$0
2dr DSG 2.0L TDI SE
$0
2dr Man 2.0L TDI SE
$0
2dr DSG 2.0L TDI SE
$0
2dr Auto 1.8T S
$19,795
2dr Auto 1.8T Classic
$20,195
2dr Man 1.8T SE
$21,350
2dr Auto 1.8T SE
$22,450
2dr Auto 1.8T Dune
$23,995
2dr Auto 1.8T S
$25,490
2dr Auto 1.8T SEL
$25,975
2dr Auto 1.8T Denim
$25,995
2dr Man 2.0T R-Line SE
$25,995
2dr DSG 2.0T R-Line SE
$27,095
2dr Auto 1.8T SE
$28,070
2dr Man 2.0T R-Line S
$29,790
2dr Auto 1.8T SEL
$30,500
2dr DSG 2.0T R-Line S
$30,890
2dr Man 2.0T R-Line SEL
$31,450
2dr Man 2.0T R-Line SE
$31,570
2dr DSG 2.0T R-Line SEL
$32,550
2dr DSG 2.0T R-Line SE
$32,670
2dr Man 2.0T R-Line SEL
$34,950
2dr DSG 2.0T R-Line SEL
$36,050
$30,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Ebony
Silver

Packages

  • $795

    Starting MSRP

    • Bi-Xenon Headlights
    • LED Rear License Plate Light
    • LED Daytime Running Lights

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
170 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

330
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

184 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.8 L/110
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

39 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
31 in
Second Leg Room
43 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
100 in
Wheelbase
168 in
Length, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
58 in
Height, Overall
62 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
7 ft³
Trunk Volume
81 ft³
Passenger Volume
4
Passenger Capacity

Safety

Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,225 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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