Volkswagen

Volkswagen Beetle

Price $19,990 – $32,890
Fuel consumption 7.1 – 9.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 65%(view ratings)
For 2017, the playful Beetle retains only the 170-horsepower, four-cylinder turbo engine paired with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A Dune cabriolet joins the jacked-up coupe of the same name introduced in 2016, and 200 units of the #PinkBeetle (with metallic fuchsia paint) will be sold in Canada this year. The more masculine Denim edition returns too, as does the Classic, which now replaces the Comfortline trim level. The entry-level version is still the Beetle Trendline.

Volkswagen Beetle

Pricing
MSRP CA$19,990
Fees CA$1,645
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 9.5 L/100km
Highway 7.1 L/100km
Combined 8.4 L/100km
Autonomy 654 km
CO₂ emissions 198 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible available
Android Auto compatible available
Sirius XM optional
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 4,288 mm (169″)
Width 1,826 mm (72″)
Height 1,488 mm (59″)
Wheelbase 2,543 mm (100″)
Front track 1,580 mm (62″)
Rear track 1,552 mm (61″)
Weight 1,370 kg (3,020 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
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 3/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 7/10
Average 65%(view ratings)