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Curb Weight | 3089 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 85.1 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 168.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 99.9 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 772 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 71.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 200 @ 5100 RPM | ||
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Torque | 207 @ 1700 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re attracted to the striking shape – as we certainly are – you can’t help but like the 2012 VW Beetle. Inside and out, it’s a constant reminder that you’re making an unmistakable style statement.
If your goal is to have an economical 2-door with plenty of room for four occupants and all their stuff, there are better choices than the 2012 Beetle. The back seat is a little cramped, the low roof line detracts from interior room, the sleek shape cuts into trunk capacity, and there are certainly less-expensive alternatives.