Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle delivers its retro styling with a more aggressive modern edge, making it an appealing choice in the compact coupe segment. Also available as a convertible, the Beetle offers a range of drivetrain choices including a 1.8L turbocharged four-cylinder (170 horsepower), a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder (210 horsepower), and a 140-hp 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder that's also good for 236 lbs.-ft. of torque and great fuel efficiency figures.
Volkswagen Beetle
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$19,990 |
| Fees | CA$1,605 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$376/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 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 | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 632 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| 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) |