Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2016)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Convertible
Wheelbase 100.0 in 100.0 in
Length 168.4 in 168.4 in
Width 71.2 in 71.2 in
Height 58.5 in 58.0 in
Curb Weight 3012 lb. 3225 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 43.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 31.4 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 7.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 7.1 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

Be the first!

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 1.8T S 1.8T SE 1.8T SEL 1.8T Dune R-Line SE R-Line SEL
Standard Engineturbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic5-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)  6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/60HR16 tires215/60HR16 tires215/55HR17 tires235/45HR18 tires235/45HR18 tires235/45HR18 tires235/40HR19 tires

Return to top

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door Convertible Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 1.8T S 1.8T SE 1.8T SEL 1.8T Denim R-Line S R-Line SE R-Line SEL
Standard Engineturbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)    6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55HR17 tires215/55HR17 tires235/45HR18 tires215/55HR17 tires235/45HR18 tires235/45HR18 tires235/40HR19 tires

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle

None of our members have yet commented on the powertrain of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

Be the first!

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle

None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

Be the first!

2016 Volkswagen Beetle MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Hatch 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 19,595 18,811 820
2dr Hatch 1.8T S 19,795 19,003 820
2dr Hatch 1.8T SE 21,350 20,497 820
2dr Hatch 1.8T SEL 25,975 24,937 820
2dr Hatch 1.8T Dune 23,995 23,035 820
2dr Hatch R-Line SE 25,995 24,955 820
2dr Hatch R-Line SEL 31,450 30,193 820
2dr Convertible 1.8T S 25,490 24,471 820
2dr Convertible 1.8T SE 28,070 26,948 820
2dr Convertible 1.8T SEL 30,500 29,280 820
2dr Convertible 1.8T Denim 25,995 24,955 820
2dr Convertible R-Line S 29,790 28,598 820
2dr Convertible R-Line SE 31,570 30,308 820
2dr Convertible R-Line SEL 34,950 33,553 820

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.