Volkswagen · model year 2018
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Volkswagen Beetle model years →
2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TSI 105PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start Design | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 121 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start Design | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 125 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start Dune | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 122 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start Dune | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 126 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start Beetle | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 126 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start Beetle Cabriolet | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 127 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start Design | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 126 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start Design | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 127 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start Dune | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 126 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS Stop-Start Dune | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 129 | 50.4 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI 150PS Stop-Start Design | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 132 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI 150PS Stop-Start Design | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 136 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start Design | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 121 | 61.4 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 110PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start Design | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 121 | 61.4 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 110PS Stop-Start Design | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 113 | 65.7 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 110PS Stop-Start Design | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 116 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start Dune | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 127 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start Dune | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 130 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 126 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start Dune | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 122 | 60.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 120 | 61.4 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop/Start Dune | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 119 | 62.8 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop/Start R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 119 | 61.4 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 305 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 308 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 305 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 308 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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24V834000 2024-10-30 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…
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19V615000 2019-08-22 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the…
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
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18V369000 2018-06-01 · model years 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2018
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.