Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $18,495. For that price, it mainly competes with the Fiat 500, the Honda Fit, and the Toyota Yaris. Between 3 trims, the Volkswagen Beetle offers two powertrains. The base engine is a 2.5L Inline-5 capable of making 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 200 horsepower-making 2.5L Inline-4. Both engines are mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Volkswagen Beetle reaches 60 MPH from zero in 8.8 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.3 seconds with the Inline-4. Depending on the powertrain, the Volkswagen Beetle can manage a combined fuel economy of between 24 and 25 MPG. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Volkswagen Beetle comes in really pull you towards itself.
