Volkswagen Beetle Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2019):
The Volkswagen Beetle is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Volkswagen Beetle Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 28 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 1.8L | 28 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 34 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 2.0L | 33 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 1.8L | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 33 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 34 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Beetle Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Beetle front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen Beetle is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Volkswagen Beetle come with AWD or 4WD?
The Volkswagen Beetle is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.