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Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Convertible 2D
Chicago, IL
60695
3.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
EPA Passenger | 85.1 cu.ft. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 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 |
Exterior
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
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Fuel Economy
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Performance
Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | ||
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Torque | 177 @ 4250 rpm | ||
Engine | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | ||
Top Speed | 118 mph |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
KBB.com Review
3.7
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
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.
You May Not Like This Car If...
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.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.3
Consumer Rating
108 ratings
Value
4.2
Performance
4.4
Quality
4.4
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.5
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Convertible 2D Safety
Safety Features & Technology
4.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
4.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Convertible 2D |  New 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster |  New 2024 Chevrolet Camaro |  New 2026 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG SL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A | N/A | $113,100 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | N/A | $106,510 | $143,811 | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | N/A | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | 300 @ 6500 RPM | 650 @ 6400 RPM | 416 @ 6750 RPM | |
| Engine | 5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
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