Volkswagen Beetle performance summary
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle makes 158 hp and 240 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.0s, about 6.6s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 127 mph (205 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.04s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 44% of the cars in our database, with more power than 22% of them and a higher top speed than 45%. That works out to roughly 127 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Beetle vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 158 | 7.0s | 205 km/h | 15.04s |
| Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition | 174 | 7.0s | 205 km/h | 15.04s |
| Ford Fiesta | 142 | 7.0s | 200 km/h | 15.06s |
| Toyota MR2 | 168 | 6.9s | 200 km/h | 14.98s |
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 174 | 7.1s | 210 km/h | 15.09s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 188 | 6.9s | 210 km/h | 14.93s |
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Volkswagen Beetle FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Beetle 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Beetle does 0-60 mph in about 6.6s, based on its 7.0s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Beetle?
The listed top speed is 127 mph, or 205 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Beetle have?
The Volkswagen Beetle is listed at 158 hp with 240 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Beetle quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Beetle quarter-mile at 15.04s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Beetle?
Similar performance rivals include Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition, Ford Fiesta, Toyota MR2.