Body  
Generic TypeCar
Roof TypeFixed
Rear Roof ProfileFastback
No Side Doors2
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
Fuel TypeGasoline
Premium FuelRecommended
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Displacement (l)1.82.0
Max. Power (bhp)170210
Max. Power @RPM48005300
Max. Torque (lbft)184207
Max. Torque @RPM15001700
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomaticS-Manual
Forward Gears6
Driveline  
Driven WheelsFWD
Chassis  
Chassis TypeUnitized Body/Frame
Engine LayoutTransverse
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeMacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - TypeMultilink
Brakes  
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Rear Brakes - TypeDisc
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)
  • 215/60R16 (1.8T, 1.8T Classic)
  • 215/55R17 (1.8T Dune, 1.8T, PinkBeetle)
235/40R19
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)
  • 3018 (1.8T Classic, PinkBeetle, 1.8T)
  • 3093 (1.8T Dune)
3104
Wheelbase (in)100.0
Height - Body (in)
  • 59.1 (1.8T Dune)
  • 58.5 (1.8T, PinkBeetle, 1.8T Classic)
58.5
Width - Body (in)71.2
Length (in)
  • 168.4 (PinkBeetle, 1.8T, 1.8T Classic)
  • 168.7 (1.8T Dune)
168.4
Front Track (in)62.2
Rear Track (in)
  • 61.1 (1.8T Dune)
  • 60.9 (1.8T Classic, PinkBeetle, 1.8T)
60.9
Ground Clearance (in)5.7
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Max. Passenger Capacity4
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)39.4
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)37.1
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)55.3
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)49.0
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)41.3
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)31.4
Seating Positions - 1st Row2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row2
Cargo Volume (cu ft)15.4
Cargo Volume + 1 (cu ft)29.9
Utility  
Cargo AccessHatch
Energy Storage  
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)14.5
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)2423
EPA Hwy (mpg)
  • 33 (1.8T, PinkBeetle, 1.8T Classic)
  • 31 (1.8T Dune)
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