Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 51 recorded runs
Volkswagen Beetle 0–60 Times
The Volkswagen Beetle 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 51 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Autocar, Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Volkswagen Beetle is the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle APR Super Beetle Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 110.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Volkswagen Beetle is the 1954 Volkswagen Beetle Fisher 1200 Coupe, which took 35.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 23.30 seconds, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Volkswagen Beetle tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.21 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.81 seconds at 86.53 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.9sec
2013 APR Super Beetle Hatchback
Average 0–60
10.21sec
Across 51 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.81sec
@ 86.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
35.0sec
1954 Fisher 1200
Across 51 verified runs, the Volkswagen Beetle ranges from 3.9 to 35.0 seconds 0–60, with a 10.21-second average.
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Volkswagen Beetle 0–60 times by model year
51 tests · 21 years
▾
2019
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#29
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition SE Convertible
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 33 H / 34.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 51
2018
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#17
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast Hatchback
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 33 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 51
2017
Volkswagen Beetle · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.53
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#19
2017 Volkswagen Beetle #PinkBeetle Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 89.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 33 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 51
#21
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Convertible
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 88.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 31 H / 29.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 51
#27
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Convertible
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 31 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 51
2016
Volkswagen Beetle · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.67
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.87
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#22
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 34 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 51
#23
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim Edition Convertible
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 34 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 51
#28
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 34 H / 29.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 51
2014
Volkswagen Beetle · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.98
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.45
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#03
2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Hatchback
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 51
#04
2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 51
#11
2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Hatchback
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 51
#35
2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Diesel Convertible
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 41 H / 34 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 51
2013
Volkswagen Beetle · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.85
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.22
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#01
2013 Volkswagen Beetle APR Super Beetle Hatchback
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 110.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 51
#05
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 94.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 51
#12
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 51
#14
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 51
#30
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Diesel Hatchback
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 41 H / 45 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 51
#37
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Diesel Convertible
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 41 H / 36 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 51
2012
Volkswagen Beetle · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.39
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.71
sec
Recorded Tests
7
#06
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 30 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 51
#07
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 94.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 51
#08
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 22.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 51
#09
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo Hatchback
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 51
#31
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Hatchback
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 51
#33
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Hatchback
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 83.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 51
#36
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Hatchback
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 83.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H / 24.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 51
2007
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#34
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Triple White Convertible
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 51
2004
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#26
2004 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Convertible
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 28 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 51
2003
Volkswagen Beetle · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
11.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.45
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#40
2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Convertible
11.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.00s
¼ mi @ 71.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 71.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 51
#43
2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Convertible
12.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.90s
¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 12.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 73.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 51
2002
Volkswagen Beetle · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.33
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#10
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 51
#13
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 51
#16
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 91.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.6 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 51
#24
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Hatchback
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.7 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 23.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 51
2001
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.25
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.99
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
2001 Volkswagen Beetle HPA Motorsports GT6 Hatchback
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.99s
¼ mi @ 102.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.25 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.99 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 51
2000
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#25
2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Hatchback
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 88.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.4 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 51
1999
Volkswagen Beetle · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.08
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.68
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#15
1999 Volkswagen Beetle EIP Supercharged Beetle Hatchback
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Supercharger I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 51
#18
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Hatchback
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 28 H / 28 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 51
#20
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 28 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 51
#38
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Hatchback
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 77.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 51
#41
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS TDi Hatchback
11.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 75.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 35 C / 44 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 51
#42
1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL Hatchback
12.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.40s
¼ mi @ 73.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 12.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 73.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 51
1998
Volkswagen Beetle · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.90
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#32
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Bugster Speedster
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 51
#39
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 78.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 51
1967
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
17.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
20.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#44
1967 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Coupe
17.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
20.40s
¼ mi @ 65.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 17.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 20.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 65.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #44 of 51
1964
Volkswagen Beetle · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
23.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
22.00
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#45
1964 Volkswagen Beetle Shorrock Supercharged 1200 Coupe
18.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
20.70s
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 18.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 20.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- —
- Engine
- 1.2L Supercharger F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- MPG EPA
- 26.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Autocar
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 51
#50
1964 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Coupe
29.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
23.30s
¼ mi @ 56.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 29.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 23.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 56.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.2L F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #50 of 51
1962
Volkswagen Beetle · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
23.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
21.85
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#47
1962 Volkswagen Beetle EMPI Coupe
19.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
20.80s
¼ mi @ 62.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 19.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 20.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 62.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.4L F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #47 of 51
#49
1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Coupe
27.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
22.90s
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 27.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 22.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- —
- Engine
- 1.2L F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- MPG EPA
- 30.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Autocar
- Overall Rank
- #49 of 51
1957
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
18.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
19.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#46
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Judson 1200 Coupe
18.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.80s
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 18.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- —
- Engine
- 1.2L Supercharger F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #46 of 51
1955
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
22.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
22.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#48
1955 Volkswagen Beetle MAG Supercharged 1200 Coupe
22.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
22.40s
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 22.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 22.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- —
- Engine
- 1.2L Supercharger F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #48 of 51
1954
Volkswagen Beetle · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
35.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
23.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#51
1954 Volkswagen Beetle Fisher 1200 Coupe
35.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
23.30s
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 35.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 23.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- —
- Engine
- 1.2L F-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #51 of 51
How we verify Volkswagen Beetle performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen Beetle trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volkswagen Beetle 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volkswagen Beetle performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Volkswagen Beetle on record is the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle APR Super Beetle Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at 110.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Volkswagen Beetle is the 1954 Volkswagen Beetle Fisher 1200 Coupe, which takes 35.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 23.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 51 verified runs, a Volkswagen Beetle reaches 60 mph in 10.21 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.81 seconds at roughly 86.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 21 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Autocar, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Autocar
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen Beetle can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Volkswagen 0–60 times
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