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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 By 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 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is 8.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition SE Convertible
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89

2018 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  91

2017 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.53 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Beetle #PinkBeetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  89.1
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Convertible
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  86
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Convertible
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  88.9

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.67 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.87 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim Edition Convertible
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  89
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  90

2014 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is 6.98 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.45 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  96
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  94.9
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  94
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Diesel Convertible
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82

2013 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is 6.85 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.22 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Beetle APR Super Beetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.6 sec @  110.2
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Diesel Convertible
0-60 Time
9.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.3 sec @  82
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Diesel Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  85
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  94
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  92
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  94.4

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.39 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.71 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  95
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  94.7
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  95
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  95
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  83.7
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  83.1

2007 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle is 8.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Triple White Convertible
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  84

2004 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Convertible
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  87

2003 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle is 11.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.45 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Convertible
0-60 Time
12.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.9 sec @  73
Vehicle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Convertible
0-60 Time
11 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18 sec @  71

2002 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.33 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  90
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  91.6
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  94
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  87.7

2001 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle is 4.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 12.99 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle HPA Motorsports GT6 Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.25 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.99 sec @  102.41

2000 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is 7.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88.4

1999 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle is 9.08 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.68 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle EIP Supercharged Beetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  92
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL Hatchback
0-60 Time
12.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.4 sec @  73.9
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  91
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.3 sec @  77.7
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS TDi Hatchback
0-60 Time
11.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  75.1

1998 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is 9.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Bugster Speedster
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  82
Vehicle
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @  78.9

1967 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1967 Volkswagen Beetle is 17.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 20.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1967 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Coupe
0-60 Time
17.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
20.4 sec @  65

1964 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is 23.75 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 22.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1964 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
29.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
23.3 sec @  56.5
Vehicle
1964 Volkswagen Beetle Shorrock Supercharged 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
18 sec
1/4 Mile Time
20.7 sec @ 

1962 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1962 Volkswagen Beetle is 23.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 21.85 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
27.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
22.9 sec @ 
Vehicle
1962 Volkswagen Beetle EMPI Coupe
0-60 Time
19.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
20.8 sec @  62

1957 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1957 Volkswagen Beetle is 18.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 19.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Judson 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
18 sec
1/4 Mile Time
19.8 sec @ 

1955 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle is 22.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 22.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1955 Volkswagen Beetle MAG Supercharged 1200 Coupe
0-60 Time
22 sec
1/4 Mile Time
22.4 sec @ 

1954 Volkswagen Beetle 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle is 35.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 23.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1954 Volkswagen Beetle 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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