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Volkswagen Beetle 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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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.

Volkswagen Beetle 0-60 times and quarter mile times

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

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Final Edition SE Convertible
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/34.6  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Coast Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/33/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
#PinkBeetle Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  89.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Dune Convertible
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/31/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Dune Convertible
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  88.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/31/29.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Denim Edition Convertible
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Dune Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Dune Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/29.8  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GSR Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GSR Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  94.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
R-Line Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/27  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
TDI Diesel Convertible
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/41/34  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
APR Super Beetle Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile
12.6 sec @  110.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
TDI Diesel Convertible
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.3 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/41/36  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
TDI Diesel Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/41/45  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Turbo Convertible
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/30/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Turbo Convertible
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/30/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Turbo Convertible
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  94.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.0T Turbo Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/30/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.0T Turbo Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  94.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/30/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.0T Turbo Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/30/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
2.0T Turbo Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/30/22.4  mpg
Source
Road & Track
Trim
2.5L Hatchback
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
2.5L Hatchback
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  83.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
2.5L Hatchback
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  83.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/24.2  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Triple White Convertible
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  84
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/28/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS 1.8T Convertible
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS Convertible
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
12.4 sec
1/4 Mile
18.9 sec @  73
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/26/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLS Convertible
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
11 sec
1/4 Mile
18 sec @  71
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Turbo S Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Turbo S Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @  91.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Turbo S Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/26  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
Turbo S Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  87.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/23.3  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
HPA Motorsports GT6 Hatchback
Engine
2.8L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
4.25 sec
1/4 Mile
12.99 sec @  102.41
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS 1.8T Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  88.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
EIP Supercharged Beetle Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Supercharger I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
GL Hatchback
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
12.2 sec
1/4 Mile
18.4 sec @  73.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
GLS 1.8T Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/28/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLS 1.8T Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/28/28  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
GLS Hatchback
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  77.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
GLS TDi Hatchback
Engine
1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
11.1 sec
1/4 Mile
17.9 sec @  75.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
35/44/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Bugster Speedster
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Hatchback
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile
17.2 sec @  78.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
1500 Coupe
Engine
1.5L F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
17.4 sec
1/4 Mile
20.4 sec @  65
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1964 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
1200 Coupe
Engine
1.2L F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
29.5 sec
1/4 Mile
23.3 sec @  56.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Shorrock Supercharged 1200 Coupe
Engine
1.2L Supercharger F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
18 sec
1/4 Mile
20.7 sec @ 
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/26.6  mpg
Source
Autocar

1962 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
1200 Coupe
Engine
1.2L F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
27.5 sec
1/4 Mile
22.9 sec @ 
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/30.9  mpg
Source
Autocar
Trim
EMPI Coupe
Engine
1.4L F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
19.3 sec
1/4 Mile
20.8 sec @  62
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1957 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Judson 1200 Coupe
Engine
1.2L Supercharger F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
18 sec
1/4 Mile
19.8 sec @ 
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1955 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
MAG Supercharged 1200 Coupe
Engine
1.2L Supercharger F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
22 sec
1/4 Mile
22.4 sec @ 
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1954 Volkswagen Beetle

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Fisher 1200 Coupe
Engine
1.2L F-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
35 sec
1/4 Mile
23.3 sec @ 
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

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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