Volkswagen Beetle
The third and final generation of the legendary Beetle will cease production in July 2019, capping a storied run that spanned eight decades. Volkswagen has actually planned two Final Edition models as a tribute. In the meantime, you can still get your lovable Bug in coupe or cabriolet format. How about the heritage-inspired Beetle Coast or the more rugged-looking Beetle Dune that sits on a beefed-up suspension? All units rely on a 174-horsepower turbocharged engine.
Volkswagen Beetle
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$24,475 |
| Fees | CA$1,685 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$460/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 174 hp @ 5,000 rpm (130 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Puebla, MX |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 679 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 191 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| 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 | P215/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55HR17 |
| 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 | 5/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 68%(view ratings) |