Compare 2014 Volkswagen Beetle - Details

Pricing
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MSRP $20,295 $20,395 $19,210
Invoice $19,483 $19,783 $18,249
Destination $820 $850 $770
Interior Edit
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Auxiliary Visors N/A Dual Dual
Cargo Tie Downs N/A N/A Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
12V DC Power Outlet 2 1 1
Floor Console Full Full Full
Driver Information Centre N/A Standard N/A
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard
Rear View Mirror Day-night Day-night Day-night
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard
Seats Edit
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Heated Front Seats Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback N/A
Seat Trim V-Tex Leatherette Cloth Cloth
Entertainment Edit
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Radio AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan
MP3 Capability Standard N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard
Speakers 8 6 Performance 8
Navigation System Optional Optional Yes With Voice Activation
Bluetooth Compatibility Standard Standard Standard
Safety and Security Edit
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Traction Control ABS And Driveline ABS And Driveline ABS And Driveline
Headlights Halogen Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard N/A
LED Taillights N/A N/A Standard
Parking Assist N/A ParkSense N/A
Remote Keyless Entry Keyfob (all Doors) Keyfob (all Doors) Keyfob (all Doors)
Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard Standard Standard
Overview
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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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage)
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance 36 Months/36,000 Miles 48 Months/unlimited Miles 24 Months/25,000 Miles
Exterior Edit
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Fog/driving Lights N/A N/A Front
Heated Door Mirrors Standard Standard N/A
Sunroof 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass
Wheels 17" Silver Aluminum 16" Silver Aluminum 18" Machined Aluminum
Rear Window Wipers N/A Fixed Interval N/A
Mechanical Edit
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Brakes 4-wheel Disc 4-wheel Disc 4-wheel Disc
Drive Type Front-wheel Front-wheel Front-wheel
Electronic Stability System Standard Standard Standard
Sequential Shift Control Tiptronic Optional Optional
Transmission 5-spd Man W/OD 6-spd Man W/OD 6-spd Man W/OD
Remote Vehicle Starting System N/A N/A Optional
Specifications Edit
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Engine 2.5L I-5 1.4L I-4 2.5L I-4
Horsepower 170 @ 5,700 Rpm 160 @ 5,500 Rpm 179 @ 6,000 Rpm
Torque 177 @ 4,250 Rpm 184 @ 2,500 Rpm 172 @ 4,100 Rpm
Fuel Economy - City 22 Mpg 25 Mpg 23 Mpg
Fuel Economy - Highway 31 Mpg 33 Mpg 31 Mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 7.5 Seconds 9.0 Seconds 7.5 Seconds
1/4 Mile Time 16.1 Seconds 16.6 Seconds 16.0 Seconds
1/4 Mile Speed 86 Mph 83 Mph 89 Mph
Curb Weight 2,939 Lbs. 3,203 Lbs. 3,082 Lbs.
Payload 858 Lbs. N/A N/A
Turning Radius 17.7 '' 16.2 '' 18.7 ''
Fuel Tank 14.5 Gal. 13.2 Gal. 14.5 Gal.
Cost To Own
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NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit
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Overall 5 N/A 5
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit
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Overall evaluation marginal N/A acceptable