2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim Convertible

At a Glance

Pricing $25,490 - $36,050
Drive Types FWD
Engines 1.8l I4 T, 2.0l I4 T
Transmissions A6, M6, SM6
Fuel Economy 23-24 (city), 29-32 (highway)

It's hard to approach the status of the Beetle. Only a couple of cars on the road have similar lifetime sales numbers and few have the instantly recognizable shape of the Beetle. Introduced in 2012, the third generation is longer, wider and has an overall more aggressive look. A power-retractable, soft-top convertible model re-joined the lineup in 2013. Modern Beetles are front wheel drive with the engine in front. Beetle powertrains include an inline five-cylinder engine and a turbocharged four cylinder. The turbocharged Beetle with 200-horsepower and a six-speed dual clutch transmission should be quick enough to turn some heads. In today's market, Scion, Hyundai, and Kia provide the kind of value that the original Beetle was known for, but a unique combination of heritage, style, utility, and fuel economy should help keep the Beetle on some shopping lists.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Beetle Convertible 1.8T S 1.8l I4 T (170-bhp) A6 FWD $25,490
Beetle Convertible 1.8T SE 1.8l I4 T (170-bhp) A6 FWD $28,070
Beetle Convertible 1.8T SEL 1.8l I4 T (170-bhp) A6 FWD $30,500
Beetle Convertible R-Line S 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) M6 FWD $29,790
Beetle Convertible R-Line S 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) SM6 FWD $30,890
Beetle Convertible R-Line SE 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) M6 FWD $31,570
Beetle Convertible R-Line SE 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) SM6 FWD $32,670
Beetle Convertible R-Line SEL 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) M6 FWD $34,950
Beetle Convertible R-Line SEL 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) SM6 FWD $36,050