2018 Volkswagen Beetle
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Volkswagen Beetle highlights
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RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 33 highway, 29 combined
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(no current inventory)
All Volkswagen Beetle years
New for 2018
- The Beetle is available in a new trim called the Coast.
- The Classic, Pink Beetle, R-Line, and SEL trims have been discontinued for 2018.
- Beetle trims have been upgraded with Overhead Airbags as standard equipment this year.
- The Dune trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Smart Key, and Fender Audio as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Blind Spot Monitor, Android Auto, Satellite Radio Ready, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
Explore Volkswagen Beetle details
Coast 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
Optional Features
- Cloth Seats
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
174
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
100"
Overall length
168.8"
Width
71.9"
Height
58"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 31.4"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P215/55HR17
Rear tires
P215/55HR17
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal reliability rating
Excellent
RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Beetle an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Volkswagen Beetle 23rd out of 44 among Compact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen Beetle2018 Volkswagen Beetle trims
S:
- 174-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear View Camera
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- View our Volkswagen Beetle S inventory
Coast:
- Includes all features available on the S
- Sunroofs
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Smart Key
- Android Auto
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Volkswagen Beetle Coast inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the Coast
- No significant upgrades found on the SE
- View our Volkswagen Beetle SE inventory
Dune:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- Parking Sensors
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Fender Audio
- View our Volkswagen Beetle Dune inventory
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