2012
Volkswagen Beetle
EPA MPG:
25 mpg
EPA MPG:
25 mpg
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2012 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
This Car
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100
Volkswagen Beetle
vs. Similar Cars
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Fiesta
Honda Civic
Honda Fit
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
IIHS Side Crash
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
IIHS Side Crash
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
IIHS Side Crash
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands
2012 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings
Features & Specs
Body Style
2-door hatchback
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
- 2-liter 4 turbodiesel (140 hp)
- 2-liter 4 turbo (200 hp)
- 2.5-liter 5 (170 hp)
Transmissions Available
- 6-speed automatic
- 6-speed sequential
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual
Cargo Volume
- Join Consumer Reports cu. ft.
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle
In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.
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Model History
