The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact hatchback class. With 4 trims on offer, the Volkswagen Beetle has a base MSRP of $20,220, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $26,790, competing directly with the Mini Hardtop 2-Door, the Fiat 500, and the Honda Fit Hatchback. Only a turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds, the Beetle maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Volkswagen offers the Beetle in 8 stunning colors, with the Tornado Red being a particular favorite of ours.
Buying Advice
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is a unique offering among subcompact hatches. It is available in four trims and we recommend going for the SE trim which offers more luxury and a better feature-set over the base trims.
