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The Volkswagen Beetle zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 51 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Volkswagen Beetle 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Volkswagen Beetle is 2013 Volkswagen Beetle APR Super Beetle Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 12.6 seconds at 110.2 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volkswagen Beetle is 1954 Volkswagen Beetle Fisher 1200 Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 35 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 23.3 seconds at , according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Volkswagen Beetle tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 10.21 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.81 seconds at 86.53 mph.

Average Volkswagen Beetle 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2019
8.10 sec
16.20 sec
2018
7.20 sec
15.60 sec
2017
7.53 sec
15.80 sec
2016
7.67 sec
15.87 sec
2014
6.98 sec
15.45 sec
2013
6.85 sec
15.22 sec
2012
7.39 sec
15.71 sec
2007
8.80 sec
16.70 sec
2004
7.70 sec
16.20 sec
2003
11.70 sec
18.45 sec
2002
7.00 sec
15.33 sec
2001
4.25 sec
12.99 sec
2000
7.60 sec
15.90 sec
1999
9.08 sec
16.68 sec
1998
9.20 sec
16.90 sec
1967
17.40 sec
20.40 sec
1964
23.75 sec
22.00 sec
1962
23.40 sec
21.85 sec
1957
18.00 sec
19.80 sec
1955
22.00 sec
22.40 sec
1954
35.00 sec
23.30 sec

All Volkswagen Beetle Performance Tests

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0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
Beetle 2019 by Volkswagen Final Edition SE Convertible
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89
Vehicle
Beetle 2018 by Volkswagen Coast Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  91
Vehicle
Beetle 2017 by Volkswagen #PinkBeetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  89.1
Vehicle
Beetle 2017 by Volkswagen Dune Convertible
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  86
Vehicle
Beetle 2017 by Volkswagen Dune Convertible
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  88.9
Vehicle
Beetle 2016 by Volkswagen Denim Edition Convertible
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  89
Vehicle
Beetle 2016 by Volkswagen Dune Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90
Vehicle
Beetle 2016 by Volkswagen Dune Hatchback
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  90
Vehicle
Beetle 2014 by Volkswagen GSR Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  96
Vehicle
Beetle 2014 by Volkswagen GSR Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  94.9
Vehicle
Beetle 2014 by Volkswagen R-Line Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  94
Vehicle
Beetle 2014 by Volkswagen TDI Diesel Convertible
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82
Vehicle
Beetle 2013 by Volkswagen APR Super Beetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  110.2
Vehicle
Beetle 2013 by Volkswagen TDI Diesel Convertible
0-60 Time
9.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.3 sec @  82
Vehicle
Beetle 2013 by Volkswagen TDI Diesel Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  85
Vehicle
Beetle 2013 by Volkswagen Turbo Convertible
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  94
Vehicle
Beetle 2013 by Volkswagen Turbo Convertible
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  92
Vehicle
Beetle 2013 by Volkswagen Turbo Convertible
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  94.4
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  95
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  94.7
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  95
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  95
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.5L Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.5L Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  83.7
Vehicle
Beetle 2012 by Volkswagen 2.5L Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  83.1
Vehicle
Beetle 2007 by Volkswagen Triple White Convertible
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  84
Vehicle
Beetle 2004 by Volkswagen GLS 1.8T Convertible
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  87
Vehicle
Beetle 2003 by Volkswagen GLS Convertible
0-60 Time
12.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.9 sec @  73
Vehicle
Beetle 2003 by Volkswagen GLS Convertible
0-60 Time
11 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18 sec @  71
Vehicle
Beetle 2002 by Volkswagen Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  90
Vehicle
Beetle 2002 by Volkswagen Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  91.6
Vehicle
Beetle 2002 by Volkswagen Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  94
Vehicle
Beetle 2002 by Volkswagen Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  87.7
Vehicle
Beetle 2001 by Volkswagen HPA Motorsports GT6 Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.25 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.99 sec @  102.41
Vehicle
Beetle 2000 by Volkswagen GLS 1.8T Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88.4
Vehicle
Beetle 1999 by Volkswagen EIP Supercharged Beetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  92
Vehicle
Beetle 1999 by Volkswagen GL Hatchback
0-60 Time
12.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.4 sec @  73.9
Vehicle
Beetle 1999 by Volkswagen GLS 1.8T Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88
Vehicle
Beetle 1999 by Volkswagen GLS 1.8T Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  91
Vehicle
Beetle 1999 by Volkswagen GLS Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.3 sec @  77.7
Vehicle
Beetle 1999 by Volkswagen GLS TDi Hatchback
0-60 Time
11.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  75.1
Vehicle
Beetle 1998 by Volkswagen Bugster Speedster
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  82
Vehicle
Beetle 1998 by Volkswagen Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @  78.9
Vehicle
Beetle 1967 by Volkswagen 1500 Coupe
0-60 Time
17.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
20.4 sec @  65
Vehicle
Beetle 1964 by Volkswagen 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
29.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
23.3 sec @  56.5
Vehicle
Beetle 1964 by Volkswagen Shorrock Supercharged 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
18 sec
1/4 Mile Time
20.7 sec @ 
Vehicle
Beetle 1962 by Volkswagen 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
27.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
22.9 sec @ 
Vehicle
Beetle 1962 by Volkswagen EMPI Coupe
0-60 Time
19.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
20.8 sec @  62
Vehicle
Beetle 1957 by Volkswagen Judson 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
18 sec
1/4 Mile Time
19.8 sec @ 
Vehicle
Beetle 1955 by Volkswagen MAG Supercharged 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
22 sec
1/4 Mile Time
22.4 sec @ 
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Beetle 1954 by Volkswagen Fisher 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
35 sec
1/4 Mile Time
23.3 sec @ 

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Volkswagen Beetle 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Volkswagen Beetle for all model years available in our database.

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