Overview
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is a subcompact hatchback offered in 7 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $19,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mini Hardtop 2-Door, the FIAT 500 Hatchback, and the Honda Fit hatchback. Between 7 trims, the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.8L turbocharged Inline-4 engine capable of making 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 210 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. The base engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, whereas the bigger 2.0L turbocharged engine is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Volkswagen Beetle reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.9 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.3 seconds with the bigger 2.0L turbocharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Volkswagen Beetle can manage a combined fuel economy between 26 and 28 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 6 striking colors the Volkswagen Beetle comes in really pull you towards itself.
