Volkswagen Beetle
The Beetle’s makeover began in 2012 and continues this year with the addition of the Cabriolet. It joins the coupe and uses the same chassis, though it has been reinforced in strategic places. There are three available drivetrains – a 2.5L, a TDI and a 2.0L TSI – along with the possibility of three packages – Comfortline, Highline and Sportline. Depending on the trim you choose, the transmission will be either a five- or six-speed manual. The automatic is optional.
Volkswagen Beetle
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$22,675 |
| Fees | CA$1,395 |
| Gas guzzler tax | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$426/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 6,200 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,750 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P215/60HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,277 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,486 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,537 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,337 kg (2,948 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | between 436 l and 850 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |