Compare 2014 Volkswagen Beetle - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,295 | $20,295 | $18,750 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,483 | $19,483 | $18,074 |
| Destination | $820 | $820 | $810 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Optional | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | V-Tex Leatherette | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | |
| Amplifier | 400W | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Car-Net | Blue Link | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Optional | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | SHIFTRONIC | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.33 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.4 " | 169.3 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.2 " | 70.1 " | |
| Exterior Height | 58.5 " | 57.9 " | |
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,700 Rpm | 173 @ 6,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 177 @ 4,250 Rpm | 154 @ 4,700 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 24 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 34 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.5 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 89 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.19/3.82 " | |
| Curb Weight | 2,939 Lbs. | 2,855 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,145 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 858 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 750 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 " | 104.3 " | |
| Front Track | 62.2 " | 61.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 60.9 " | 61.5 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.0 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 31.4 " | 34.6 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 40.1 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.1 " | 37.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.1 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.0 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 55.9 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.0 " | 54.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 23.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 29.9 Cu.ft. | 51.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 85 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | poor | poor | acceptable |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | acceptable | marginal |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | marginal | marginal | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | poor | poor | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | good | good | N/A |
