2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Base 5MT
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Base 5MT is a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,295 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,295 ($27,866 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,115 ($28,992 *) |
| Destination Charge | $820 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L turbocharged I4 TSI |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 x 1.0 in (approx. 287 x 25 mm) vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.0 x 0.4 in (approx. 254 x 10 mm) solid |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars