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2015 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BaseTop Rated | Hatchback | 1.8L 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | MyCar Score™72.5 | |
| 1.8T Classic | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $20,195 | MyCar Score™71 | |
| 1.8T PZEV | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $20,695 | MyCar Score™70.8 | |
| 1.8T | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $20,695 | MyCar Score™70.8 | |
| 1.8T | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $21,795 | MyCar Score™70.4 | |
| 1.8T PZEV | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $21,795 | MyCar Score™70.4 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $23,085 | MyCar Score™69.8 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $23,085 | MyCar Score™69.8 | |
| R-Line | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $25,450 | MyCar Score™69.7 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $23,605 | MyCar Score™69.7 | |
| R-Line PZEV | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $25,450 | MyCar Score™69.7 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $23,605 | MyCar Score™69.7 | |
| TDI | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $24,795 | MyCar Score™69.6 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $24,185 | MyCar Score™69.5 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $24,185 | MyCar Score™69.5 | |
| TDI | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $25,330 | MyCar Score™69.3 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $24,705 | MyCar Score™69.3 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $24,705 | MyCar Score™69.3 | |
| R-Line PZEV | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $26,550 | MyCar Score™69.2 | |
| R-Line | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $26,550 | MyCar Score™69.2 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $25,095 | MyCar Score™69.1 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $25,095 | MyCar Score™69.1 | |
| TDI | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $25,895 | MyCar Score™69.1 | |
| TDI | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $26,430 | MyCar Score™68.9 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $25,885 | MyCar Score™68.8 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 27 | 170 | 4 | $25,885 | MyCar Score™68.8 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $28,115 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $26,195 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $28,115 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $26,195 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $28,675 | MyCar Score™68.5 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $28,675 | MyCar Score™68.5 | |
| 1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $26,985 | MyCar Score™68.4 | |
| 1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 1.8L | 28 | 170 | 4 | $26,985 | MyCar Score™68.4 | |
| TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $27,710 | MyCar Score™68.4 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $29,215 | MyCar Score™68.2 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $29,215 | MyCar Score™68.2 | |
| TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $28,525 | MyCar Score™68.1 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $29,775 | MyCar Score™68 | |
| TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $28,810 | MyCar Score™68 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $29,775 | MyCar Score™68 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $30,525 | MyCar Score™67.8 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $30,525 | MyCar Score™67.8 | |
| TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 34 | 150 | 4 | $29,625 | MyCar Score™67.6 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $31,375 | MyCar Score™67.5 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $31,375 | MyCar Score™67.5 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $31,625 | MyCar Score™67.3 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $31,625 | MyCar Score™67.3 | |
| R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $32,475 | MyCar Score™67 | |
| R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation | Hatchback | 2L | 26 | 210 | 4 | $32,475 | MyCar Score™67 |
1.8T Classic
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$20,195
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$20,695
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$21,795
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$23,085
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$23,085
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$23,605
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,450
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$23,605
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$24,185
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$24,185
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$24,705
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$24,705
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,550
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,095
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,095
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,885
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
27
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,885
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,115
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,195
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,115
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,195
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,675
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,675
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,985
Drive
front wheel drive
1.8T PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
28
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,985
Drive
front wheel drive
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
34
HP
150
Seats
4
MSRP
$27,710
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$29,215
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$29,215
Drive
front wheel drive
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
34
HP
150
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,525
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$29,775
Drive
front wheel drive
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
34
HP
150
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,810
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$29,775
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$30,525
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$30,525
Drive
front wheel drive
TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
34
HP
150
Seats
4
MSRP
$29,625
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$31,375
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$31,375
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$31,625
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$31,625
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line PZEV w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$32,475
Drive
front wheel drive
R-Line w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation
Body
Hatchback
MPG
26
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$32,475
Drive
front wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Hatchback
MPG Range
26–34 MPG
HP Range
150–210 HP
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2015 Volkswagen Beetle C FWD
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
Not tested by NHTSASource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
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
Related Gear
Common Questions
2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE FAQ
How many recalls does a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle have?▾
NHTSA recall data for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle is being updated. 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 base trim scores highest at 72.5 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 69 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. This is a competitive score for the segment.
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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