2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Convertible Specifications
Compare all 13 trims side by side
| Specification | base | Classic | Denim | Dune | R-Line S | R-Line SE | R-Line SEL | S | SE | SEL | TDI SE | TDI SEL | Wolfsburg Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||||||||||||
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.8L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Transmission | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Performance | |||||||||||||
| Fuel Tank | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L | 54.9L |
| Curb Weight | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs | 3012 lbs |
| City (L/100km) | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Highway (L/100km) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||||||
| Length | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm | 4277 mm |
| Width | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm | 1809 mm |
| Height | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Cargo | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L | 201.0L |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Body | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Tires & Wheels | |||||||||||||
| Front Tires | P215/60HR16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tires | P215/60HR16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Wheel Size | 16" | 17" | 17" | 18" | 18" | 18" | 19" | 16" | 17" | 18" | 17" | 18" | 16" |
| Brakes & Suspension | |||||||||||||
| Front Suspension | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Fluids & Maintenance | |||||||||||||
| Oil Type | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 0W-40 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L | 4.0L |
| Electric / Hybrid | |||||||||||||