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Used 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is a two-door hatchback that seats four people (the convertible Beetle is reviewed separately). There are four trim levels: S, SE, Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL. Every Beetle comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission available.

The base S comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, height-adjustable front seats, cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, a 5-inch touchscreen interface, one USB port, and an eight-speaker sound system that includes a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and a media player interface.

The SE adds 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, keyless ignition and entry, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, simulated leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a 6.3-inch touchscreen, HD and satellite radios, VW Car-Net App-Connect (adds various smartphone-integration apps, most notably Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) and VW Car-Net Security & Service emergency communications. The optional SE Premium package adds 18-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights, front and rear parking sensors, a Fender audio system, and a 6.3-inch touchscreen with navigation.

On top of the standard SE equipment, the Final Edition SE gets unique 17-inch wheels, special cloth upholstery with simulated leather inserts, some additional Beetle badges on the exterior and interior, and stainless steel pedals. The Final Edition SEL has all of the SE Premium's added elements plus 18-inch wheels, heated front sport seats and genuine leather upholstery.

Which Beetle trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's the final year of the Beetle, so go ahead and get one of the special editions. The Final Edition SE has plenty of standard equipment plus some unique interior materials.

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El Segundo, CA
Vehicle
Beetle 2.0T S
Beetle 2.0T Final Edition SE
Beetle 2.0T SE
Beetle 2.0T Final Edition SEL
Vehicle
2.0T S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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2.0T Final Edition SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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2.0T SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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2.0T Final Edition SEL
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
174 hp @ 5,000 rpm
174 hp @ 5,000 rpm
174 hp @ 5,000 rpm
174 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine torque
184 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/60R16
215/55R17
215/55R17
235/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
377 / 479 miles
377 / 479 miles
377 / 479 miles
377 / 479 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,045 lb.
3,045 lb.
3,045 lb.
3,045 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.7 in.
5.7 in.
5.7 in.
5.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
58.6 in.
58.6 in.
58.6 in.
58.6 in.
Length
168.8 in.
168.8 in.
168.8 in.
168.8 in.
Wheelbase
100.1 in.
100.1 in.
100.1 in.
100.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.4 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
31.4 in.
31.4 in.
31.4 in.
31.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
49.0 in.
49.0 in.
49.0 in.
49.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, cloth
Cornsilk Beige/Titan Black, leatherette/cloth
Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Ceramique Gray/Black, leatherette
Pepper Beige/Black, premium leather
Titan Black, premium leather
Exterior
Tornado Red
Habanero Orange Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pure White
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Silk Blue Metallic
Pure White
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Stonewashed Blue Metallic
Safari Uni
Tornado Red
White Silver Metallic
Pure White
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Silk Blue Metallic
Habanero Orange Metallic
Pure White
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Stonewashed Blue Metallic
Safari Uni