Body  
Generic TypeCar
Roof TypeConvertible
Rear Roof ProfileTrunk
No Side Doors2
Convertible TypePowered Soft Top
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
Fuel TypeGasoline
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Displacement (l)1.8
Max. Power (bhp)170
Max. Power @RPM4800
Max. Torque (lbft)184
Max. Torque @RPM1500
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Forward Gears6
Driveline  
Driven WheelsFWD
Chassis  
Engine LayoutTransverse
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeMacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - TypeMultilink
Brakes  
Rear Brakes - TypeDisc
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)
  • 215/55R17 (1.8T SE, 1.8T Classic, PinkBeetle, 1.8T Dune, 1.8T S)
  • 235/45R18 (1.8T SEL)
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)
  • 3280 (1.8T Dune)
  • 3208 (1.8T S, 1.8T SEL, PinkBeetle, 1.8T Classic, 1.8T SE)
Wheelbase (in)100.0
Height - Body (in)
  • 58.7 (1.8T Dune)
  • 58.0 (PinkBeetle, 1.8T Classic, 1.8T SE, 1.8T S, 1.8T SEL)
Width - Body (in)
  • 71.7 (1.8T Dune)
  • 71.2 (1.8T SEL, 1.8T S, 1.8T SE, 1.8T Classic, PinkBeetle)
Length (in)
  • 168.4 (PinkBeetle, 1.8T Classic, 1.8T SE, 1.8T S, 1.8T SEL)
  • 168.7 (1.8T Dune)
Front Track (in)62.1
Rear Track (in)61.2
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Max. Passenger Capacity4
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)39.3
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)37.6
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)55.3
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)43.1
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)41.3
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)31.4
Seating Positions - 1st Row2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row2
Cargo Volume (cu ft)7.1
Utility  
Cargo AccessTrunk
Energy Storage  
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)14.5
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)24
EPA Hwy (mpg)
  • 31 (1.8T Dune)
  • 33 (1.8T SEL, 1.8T S, 1.8T Classic, 1.8T SE, PinkBeetle)