2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

2-Door Coupe Automatic 2.5L
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe Automatic 2.5L
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 22 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class Subcompact car
Style Name 2dr Cpe Auto 2.5L
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact car
Number of Passenger Doors 2
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) - TBD -
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) 31.4
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 49.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 85.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.1
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 99.9
Track Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 58.5
Length, Overall (in) 168.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 12.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5700
Displacement 2.5L/151
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 4250
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas I5
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.3
Tires
Rear Tire Size 215/55R17
Spare Tire Order Code - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code - TBD -
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size 215/55R17
Rear Tire Order Code - TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other 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)

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Maintenance Miles/km 36,000
Maintenance Note Carefree Maintenance Program
Maintenance Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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