2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

49 trims available · 26–34 MPG · 150–210 HP

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2015 HIGHLIGHTS

Best Value

1.8T Classic

$20,195 MSRP

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Best Fuel Economy

TDI

34 MPG combined

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Most Powerful

R-Line PZEV

210 HP

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Trim Levels

ALL 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TRIMS

Trim	Body	Engine	MPG	HP	Seats	MSRP	Score
1.8T ClassicTop Rated	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$20,195	MyCar Score™63.2	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$20,695	MyCar Score™63	Look Up VIN
1.8T	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$20,695	MyCar Score™63	Look Up VIN
1.8T	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$21,795	MyCar Score™62.8	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$21,795	MyCar Score™62.8	Look Up VIN
TDI	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$24,795	MyCar Score™62.7	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$25,450	MyCar Score™62.6	Look Up VIN
TDI	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$25,330	MyCar Score™62.6	Look Up VIN
R-Line	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$25,450	MyCar Score™62.6	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$23,085	MyCar Score™62.5	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$23,085	MyCar Score™62.5	Look Up VIN
TDI	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$25,895	MyCar Score™62.5	Look Up VIN
TDI	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$26,430	MyCar Score™62.4	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$26,550	MyCar Score™62.3	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$24,185	MyCar Score™62.3	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$24,185	MyCar Score™62.3	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$23,605	MyCar Score™62.3	Look Up VIN
R-Line	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$26,550	MyCar Score™62.3	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$23,605	MyCar Score™62.3	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$24,705	MyCar Score™62.2	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$24,705	MyCar Score™62.2	Look Up VIN
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$27,710	MyCar Score™62.1	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$28,115	MyCar Score™62	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$25,095	MyCar Score™62	Look Up VIN
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$28,525	MyCar Score™62	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$28,115	MyCar Score™62	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$25,095	MyCar Score™62	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$28,675	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$28,675	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$26,195	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$25,885	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$26,195	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	27	170	4	$25,885	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$28,810	MyCar Score™61.9	Look Up VIN
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$26,985	MyCar Score™61.8	Look Up VIN
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	1.8L	28	170	4	$26,985	MyCar Score™61.8	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$29,215	MyCar Score™61.7	Look Up VIN
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	34	150	4	$29,625	MyCar Score™61.7	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$29,215	MyCar Score™61.7	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$29,775	MyCar Score™61.6	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$29,775	MyCar Score™61.6	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$30,525	MyCar Score™61.5	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$30,525	MyCar Score™61.5	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$31,375	MyCar Score™61.3	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$31,375	MyCar Score™61.3	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$31,625	MyCar Score™61.2	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$31,625	MyCar Score™61.2	Look Up VIN
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$32,475	MyCar Score™61	Look Up VIN
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation	Hatchback	2L	26	210	4	$32,475	MyCar Score™61	Look Up VIN

1.8T Classic

Top Rated

MyCar Score™63.2

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,195

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV

MyCar Score™63

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,695

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T

MyCar Score™63

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$20,695

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T

MyCar Score™62.8

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$21,795

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV

MyCar Score™62.8

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$21,795

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI

MyCar Score™62.7

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$24,795

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV

MyCar Score™62.6

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$25,450

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI

MyCar Score™62.6

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$25,330

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line

MyCar Score™62.6

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$25,450

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.5

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$23,085

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.5

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$23,085

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI

MyCar Score™62.5

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$25,895

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI

MyCar Score™62.4

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$26,430

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV

MyCar Score™62.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$26,550

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$24,185

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$24,185

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$23,605

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line

MyCar Score™62.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$26,550

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$23,605

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.2

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$24,705

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof

MyCar Score™62.2

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$24,705

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™62.1

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$27,710

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™62

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$28,115

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™62

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$25,095

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™62

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$28,525

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™62

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$28,115

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™62

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$25,095

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$28,675

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$28,675

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$26,195

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$25,885

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$26,195

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$25,885

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.9

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$28,810

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.8

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$26,985

Drive

front wheel drive

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1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.8

Body

Hatchback

MPG

170

Seats

MSRP

$26,985

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™61.7

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$29,215

Drive

front wheel drive

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TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.7

Body

Hatchback

MPG

150

Seats

MSRP

$29,625

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™61.7

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$29,215

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™61.6

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$29,775

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound

MyCar Score™61.6

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$29,775

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.5

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$30,525

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.5

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$30,525

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$31,375

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.3

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$31,375

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.2

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$31,625

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61.2

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$31,625

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$32,475

Drive

front wheel drive

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R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation

MyCar Score™61

Body

Hatchback

MPG

210

Seats

MSRP

$32,475

Drive

front wheel drive

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At a Glance

KEY SPECS

Body Type

Hatchback

MPG Range

26–34 MPG

HP Range

150–210 HP

Seating

Up to 4

Fuel Type

regular unleaded

Drive Type

front wheel drive

Specs: NHTSA vPIC databaseSafety: NHTSA Complaints & RecallsFuel economy: EPAMyCar Score™: mycarneedsthis.com independent rating

Dimensions & Comfort

SPACE & COMFORT

Based on the top-rated 2015 Beetle trim.

Exterior Dimensions

Length

168.4 in

Width

71.2 in

Height

58.5 in

Wheelbase

100 in

Interior Dimensions

Front Headroom

39.4 in

Front Legroom

41.3 in

Rear Headroom

37.1 in

Rear Legroom

31.4 in

Cargo & Capacity

Cargo Space

15.4 cu ft

Max Cargo

29.9 cu ft

Curb Weight

3,012 lbs

Safety & Warranty

PROTECTION & COVERAGE

Safety Ratings

2015 Volkswagen Beetle C FWD

NHTSA Overall

Not tested by NHTSA

Frontal Crash

Not tested by NHTSA

Side Crash

Not tested by NHTSA

Side Pole

Not tested by NHTSA

Rollover

Not tested by NHTSA

Open Recalls

6 recalls

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings

Warranty Coverage

Basic Coverage

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Drivetrain

5 yr./ 60000 mi.

Roadside Assistance

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Family & Safety

IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?

Rear Seat Space

Tight

Rear headroom: 37.1″

Rear legroom: 31.4″

Car Seat Usability

Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →

LATCH System

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.

✓ LATCH anchors required

Cargo & Stroller Space

15.4 cu ft

Fits most full-size strollers

Helpful Guides

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Common Questions

2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE FAQ

How many recalls does a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle have?▾

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.

What is the fuel economy of a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle?▾

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle gets 26–34 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.

What is the best 2015 Volkswagen Beetle trim to buy used?▾

Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the 1.8T Classic trim scores highest at 63.2 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle a good used car?▾

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has an average MyCar Score™ of 62 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.

How much does a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle cost used?▾

New MSRP for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle ranged from $20,195 to $32,475. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.

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