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.
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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Comparing average pricing near
El Segundo, CA
Vehicle | Beetle 2.0T S | Beetle 2.0T Final Edition SE | Beetle 2.0T SE | Beetle 2.0T Final Edition SEL |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | 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 |
Section Title | 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 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | 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 |