Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is a four-seat small-size vehicle in the Performance Convertible category. For the 2016 model year, there are fourteen trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 210 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,050 to $2,200, which over the course of five years will save you $250 in extra fuel spending.
2016 Beetle Convertible has a relatively long wheelbase ( 100.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3225 - 3278 lbs.
2016 Beetle Convertible seats four adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Beetle Convertible ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 7.1 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T S | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T S PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T Denim | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T Denim PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T SE | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T SE PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible R-Line S | 2016 Beetle Convertible R-Line S PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T SEL PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible 1.8T SEL | 2016 Beetle Convertible R-Line SE | 2016 Beetle Convertible R-Line SE PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible R-Line SEL PZEV | 2016 Beetle Convertible R-Line SEL |
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Starging MSRP | $25,490 | $25,490 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $28,070 | $28,070 | $29,790 | $29,790 | $30,500 | $30,500 | $31,570 | $31,570 | $34,950 | $34,950 |
Engine | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 - 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG |
Combined | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
2016 Beetle Convertible Convertible comes in fourteen trim levels, with an average price that is $4,962 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Beetle Convertible has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 27 mpg.
Customers have filed fifty-four complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively high number.