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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,495 - $29,095
Original MSRP:
$17,755 - $27,931
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Review
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a 2-door, 5-passenger new hatchback that has been carried over from 2011. The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is offered in ten models, the
PZEV, the Base, the 2.5L, the 2.5L PZEV, the 2.0T Turbo PZEV, the 2.0T Turbo, the 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZEV, the 2.0T
Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV, the 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition, and the 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition. The 2012
Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.5 lliter engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle carries 36,000/36 basic
warranty and is a new car that averages over
20 MPG mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models come with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Toyota models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Toyota Models includes, a first aid kit, a Beetle mat kit, and a Beetle carpeted mat kit.
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a new car under $30,000 that has a starting price of $18,995.
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models come with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Toyota models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Toyota Models includes, a first aid kit, a Beetle mat kit, and a Beetle carpeted mat kit.
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a new car under $30,000 that has a starting price of $18,995.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 20V785000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | December 16, 2020 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Number of Units Affected | 105,652 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Models & Prices
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Entry PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Auto Entry PZEV *Ltd Avail* | $18,495 | $17,755 | $290 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Entry
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Auto Entry *Ltd Avail* | $18,495 | $17,755 | $290 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man PZEV | $18,995 | $18,235 | $297 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man | $18,995 | $18,235 | $297 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L PZEV | $19,795 | $19,003 | $310 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L PZEV | $20,895 | $20,059 | $327 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L | $19,795 | $19,003 | $310 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L | $20,895 | $20,059 | $327 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L w/Sun PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | $22,295 | $21,403 | $349 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | $23,395 | $22,459 | $366 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L w/Sun
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L w/Sun | $22,295 | $21,403 | $349 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sun | $23,395 | $22,459 | $366 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo PZEV | $23,395 | $22,459 | $366 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo PZEV | $24,495 | $23,515 | $383 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo | $23,395 | $22,459 | $366 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo | $24,495 | $23,515 | $383 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZ | $24,095 | $23,131 | $377 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav P | $25,195 | $24,187 | $394 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | $24,095 | $23,131 | $377 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | $25,195 | $24,187 | $394 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | $24,265 | $23,294 | $380 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T White Turbo Launch | $24,950 | $23,953 | $391 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T White Turbo Launch | $24,950 | $23,953 | $391 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Black Turbo Launch | $24,950 | $23,953 | $391 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Black Turbo Launch | $24,950 | $23,953 | $391 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | $26,395 | $25,339 | $413 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | $27,495 | $26,395 | $430 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | $26,395 | $25,339 | $413 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | $27,495 | $26,395 | $430 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/ | $27,995 | $26,875 | $438 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/ | $29,095 | $27,931 | $455 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Na | $27,995 | $26,875 | $438 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Na | $29,095 | $27,931 | $455 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav | $28,165 | $27,038 | $441 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| 16" steel wheels w/covers | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 17" "Turbine" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| 18" "Disc" alloy wheels | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| 18" "Twister" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| 19" "Tornado" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| 215/55R17 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| 235/40R19 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| 235/45R18 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| All-season tires | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Black heated pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| Front fog lights | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Heated pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| Heated washer nozzles | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr tilt/slide panoramic sunroof | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| Rear spoiler | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Unique side decal | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| 3-color adjustable ambient lighting | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 50/50 split folding rear seat | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Alloy pedals | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Climatic manual air conditioning | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth front bucket seats | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contrast stitching | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front center console -inc: armrest, cupholders | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Front/rear floor mats | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Highline trip computer | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Keyless entry -inc: (2) remote transmitter key fobs, rear trunk release, panic button | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather heated front sport bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual adjusters, dual manual lumbar | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| Leather-wrapped shift knob & hand brake grip | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Partial leather dash & door trim | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch up/down | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Secondary glove box | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Sport cloth heated front sport bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual adjusters, dual manual lumbar | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trip computer | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| V-Tex leatherette heated front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual adjusters, dual manual lumbar | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5-speed manual transmission | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| 6-speed automatic transmission | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||
| 6-speed DSG transmission -inc: Tiptronic, paddle shifters | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| 6-speed manual transmission | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| Comfort suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Comfort suspension (Sport suspension equipped on all Turbo Beetles manufactured prior to calendar week 42 of 2011, regardless of presence of option 2UC Sport Suspension) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Front disc & rear drum pwr brakes | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Push button start | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Pwr front & rear disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Pwr steering | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front airbags w/passenger occupant detection | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic stabilization program (ESP) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front curtain airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front side airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (8) speakers, aux input | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Bluetooth connectivity | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Fender premium sound system w/subwoofer | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| Media device interface (MDI) w/iPod cable | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Premium VIII touchscreen AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (8) speakers, aux input | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| RNS 315 radio navigation system -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player, (8) speakers, aux input | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: trial subscription | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| (3) GAUGE DASH POD | • | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (3) GAUGE DASH POD *CREDIT* | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| SPORT SUSPENSION | • | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SPORT SUSPENSION *INVOICE TO FOLLOW* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, PA, RI, VT, NJ, WA, OR, MD, AZ, DE, OH, ID, NH, NV, WV ** | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE - SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY ** | • | • |
PAINT Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| CANDY WHITE | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| DEEP BLACK PEARL METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| DENIM BLUE | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| MOONROCK SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| PLATINUM GRAY METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REEF BLUE METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| REFLEX SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SATURN YELLOW *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| TOFFEE BROWN METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| TORNADO RED | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| YELLOW RUSH | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
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| "BEETLE" BLACK GRAPHICS KIT -inc: "Beetle" black stripe, (4) MojoMats floor mats (N/A w/2T2T Deep Black Pearl Metallic Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| "BEETLE" BLACK GRAPHICS KIT -inc: "Beetle" black stripe, (4) MojoMats floor mats (N/A w/A1A1 Black Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| "BEETLE" WHITE GRAPHICS KIT -inc: "Beetle" white stripe, (4) MojoMats floor mats (N/A w/B4B4 Candy White Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| "EIGHT BALL" GRAPHICS KIT (REQ: 2T2T Deep Black Pearl Metallic Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| "EIGHT BALL" GRAPHICS KIT (REQ: A1A1 Black Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| "TURBO" BLACK GRAPHICS KIT -inc: "Turbo" black stripe, (4) MojoMats floor mats, (2) key fob covers (N/A w/2T2T Deep Black Pearl Metallic Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| "TURBO" WHITE GRAPHICS KIT -inc: "Turbo" white stripe, (4) MojoMats floor mats, (2) key fob covers (N/A w/2T2T Deep Black Pearl Metallic Paint) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| (4) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| FENDER FRONT/REAR CARPETED MAT KIT -inc: (4) carpeted floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB or NSW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| FENDER FRONT/REAR CARPETED MAT KIT -inc: (4) carpeted floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB, NTB, NSW or NTW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||
| FENDER FRONT/REAR RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB or NSW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| FENDER FRONT/REAR RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB, NTB, NSW or NTW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||
| FENDER TURBO FRONT/REAR RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NEB, NSB, NTB, NSW or NTW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||
| FIRST AID KIT (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED MAT KIT -inc: (4) carpeted floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB or NSW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED MAT KIT -inc: (4) carpeted floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB, NTB, NSW or NTW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| FRONT/REAR RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB or NSW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| FRONT/REAR RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NSB, NTB, NSW or NTW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||
| TURBO FRONT/REAR RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner (N/A w/NEB, NSB, NTB, NSW or NTW Graphics Kits) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
REQUIRED OPTION Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAMP & WHEEL PKG -inc: bi-xenon headlamps, 19" "Tornado" alloy wheels, 235/40R19 all-season tires (REQ: 2UC Sport Suspension) | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEIGE, SPORT CLOTH SEATING SURFACES *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| BEIGE, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| BLACK, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| BLACK/BLUE, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| BLACK/BLUE, SPORT CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| BLACK/RED, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||||||
| QUARTZ, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||||||
| TITAN BLACK, CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||||||
| TITAN BLACK, SPORT CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||||||
| TITAN BLACK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
Engine
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 | Turbocharged gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 | 200 @ 5100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 | 207 @ 1700 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 |
Fuel Tank
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Steering
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 |
Suspension
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tire Size | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 |
Transmission
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic w/manual shift |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | - TBD - | - TBD - | 39.4 | 39.4 | - TBD - | - TBD - | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 85.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | - TBD - | - TBD - | 37.1 | 37.1 | - TBD - | - TBD - | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.1 | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | 37.1 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 |
Weight Information
| Entry PZEV | Entry | PZEV | BASE | 2.5L PZEV | 2.5L | 2.5L w/Sun PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun | 2.0T Turbo PZEV | 2.0T Turbo | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T White Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZE | 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav | 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV | 2.0T Turbo w/Sound/Nav PZEV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | - TBD - | - TBD - | 2939 | 2939 | 2939 | 2939 | 2939 | 2939 | 3042 | 3042 | 2939 | 2939 | - TBD - | 3089 | 3089 | 3089 | 3089 | 3042 | 3042 | 3042 | 3042 | 3089 |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Safety Features
Safety Features
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Electronic stabilization program (ESP) |
| Daytime running lights |
| Dual front airbags w/passenger occupant detection |
| Front side airbags |
| Front curtain airbags |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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