Volkswagen Beetle Curb Weight: 2,948 lbs to 3,225 lbs
The 2020 Volkswagen Beetle ranges from 2,948 lbs (2dr Coupe) to 3,225 lbs (2dr Convertible), a spread of 278 lbs across 2 recorded configurations.
Latest model year (2019):
2,948–3,225 lbs
Volkswagen Beetle Curb Weight — All Years
| Year | Body Style / Variant | Curb Weight | Wheelbase | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR COUPE | 2,948 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 3,225 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR COUPE | 2,948 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 3,225 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR COUPE | 2,948 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 3,225 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR COUPE 1.8 TSI | 2,948 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 3,225 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2016Config 1 of 3 | BEETLE 2DR COUPE TDI | 3,073 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2016Config 2 of 3 | BEETLE 2DR COUPE 1.8 TSI | 2,948 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2016Config 3 of 3 | BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 3,225 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2015Config 1 of 4 | BEETLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE 1.8 TSI | 2,948 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2015Config 2 of 4 | BEETLE TDI | 3,073 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2015Config 3 of 4 | BEETLE SPORTLINE 2.0 TSI | 3,135 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
| 2015Config 4 of 4 | BEETLE CONVERTIBLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE/SPORTLINE | 3,225 lbs | 100 in | 168.504 in |
Curb weights sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database and recorded per body style, with fluids and a full fuel tank but no occupants or cargo.
Front and rear axle loads
At 63/37, the 2,948 lbs puts about 1,857 lbs on the front axle and 1,091 lbs on the rear — 766 lbs more over the front wheels, which is what front tires and front brake pads wear against first.
The two axles are not the same width either: 62.2 in of track at the front against 61.0 in at the rear, 1.2 in narrower behind.
Unchanged since 2015
All 6 model years from 2015 to 2020 are filed at 3,225 lbs, so the model year on a listing does not change the figure.
Weights, track and weight distribution from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications.
Questions these figures answer
How much does a 2020 Volkswagen Beetle weigh?
Between 2,948 lbs (2dr Coupe) and 3,225 lbs (2dr Convertible), depending on the configuration.
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