Used 2013 Volkswagen Beetle for sale 

The Volkswagen Beetle is available in a vast range of 5 different trims starting from $23,695 for its base trim to $32,395 for the top of its range with a 2.0 liter inline 4 engine. All the trims come only with the front-wheel-drive train. As standard, the basic features include remote keyless entry, Air conditioning, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Telescopic steering wheel with cruise control, and Integrated key/remote. Some of the trims and convenience features are listed in the following table.

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We recommend the R Trim for its plethora of features and all those features come at a nice bargain in comparison to its base variant. The higher-end variant also has a long list of options. The base model comes with a mandatory list of features whereas the R line is heavily loaded with lots of modern features. As standard, it incorporates some requisite features such as air conditioning, Remote keyless entry, and Tilt steering wheel.

The engine of Volkswagen Beetle sports 2 choices of engine. It is now equipped with a naturally aspirated and a forced-induction engine. It houses a 2.5 liter inline 4 and a 2.0-liter TSI engine. The 2.0-liter TSI engine is capable of cranking out 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of power and torque respectively which is mated to the 6-speed manual which still retains the true spirit of the classic cars. The power is transferred to the front-wheel-drive train.

On the other hand, the 2.5-liter inline 4 engine produces a slightly less power of 177 hp and a torque of 177 lbs-ft. but it is still a quite competent engine. It is mated to a 5 speed manual as standard and you can also opt for a 6 speed automatic for both engines. However, the 2.0-liter TSI engine manages to hit 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds and does a quarter-mile run of 14.9 seconds, and tops out at 124 mph.

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has a great engine performance which also comes with some drawbacks and it ends up in below-average fuel economy when compared to some of its rivals. But when secluded, it seems to be a pretty reasonable mileage of 21 mpg in the city and 30 on the highways. 

Combined it is capable of averaging a mileage of 24 mpg which is the least efficient car in its class. As standard, the Volkswagen Beetle comes equipped with a 14.5 gallons fuel tank that allows it to traverse a total distance of 304.5 and 435 miles in the city and on the highway respectively.

Comparing its rivals, the Britain-built Mini Cooper offers the highest mileage of a tremendous 29 mpg in the city and 37 mpg while cruising on the highway. It is followed by the Nissan Juke with a mileage of 25 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highways. Moreover, the Nissan Juke gets the least voluminous tank of 13.2 gallons which in turn lets the car cover a distance of 295 mpg and 354 mpg in the city and highway respectively.

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle interior is well laid out and extremely ergonomic. The seats are tremendously comfortable and soft. The buttons and switches are very organized and easy to find. You can also opt for dual-tone interiors and make them suit your personality. The center console features an LCD display along with a navigation system.

It offers a generous headroom and shoulder room space of 39.3 inches and 55.3 inches respectively. While due to its slope roofline it lags behind in terms of second-row shoulder room and legroom measuring 43.1 and 31.4 inches respectively. The cargo capacity is a bit small but quite passable when compared to some of its rivals measuring 7.1 cubic feet.

Among the competition, the Nissan Juke has the highest seating of 5 passengers, whereas the other two cars have a seating capacity to accommodate 4 passengers. All three cars have nearly the same proportions and dimensions while the Nissan Juke gets the highest front head-room space and legroom space on offer measuring 39.6 and 42.1 inches respectively. Moreover, the Mini Cooper lives up to its name by offering the smallest cargo capacity of 5.6 cubic feet. Some of the interior features include

• Driver and passenger heated cushions
• 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments
• Leather steering wheel
• Driver lumbar support
• Cloth upholstery

How intuitive is the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Volkswagen Beetle features some Hitech features that would keep you entertained throughout your journey and the infotainment system on the Volkswagen Beetle features an LCD touch screen and a wide array of standard features. The base trim, Primary monitor touchscreen, and wireless phone connectivity are the highlights of the infotainment system and get connected to an 8 speaker audio system. Some standout infotainment features include:

• 9 premium speakers
• 400W amplifier
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player
• Wireless phone connectivity

The new Volkswagen Beetle still retains the quaint design of the Old school Beetle and still boasts few classic touches to its bodywork and styling. The front Headlights and the bumper gives a big grin look to the front profile of the car and the tail lamps are tastefully designed to blend it with the aesthetics of the car. It looks more muscular than its previous generation.

It is the heaviest car in the lot with a curb weight of 3206 lbs and the longest car as well. With a length of 168.4 inches, it can scoot through city traffic easily but its rivals are more compact and versatile. The Beetle is 71.2 inches wide making it the widest car of the competition. However, the ground clearance of 5.6 inches gives it an elevated stance and it also has the longest wheelbase of 100 inches.

When compared, The Mini Cooper is the lightest car in its class by a substantial margin and also the shortest car in the segment with a length of 145.6 inches which is quite smaller than its rivals. The Nissan Juke fits in second place with a length of 163.8 and height of 69.7 which is nearly the same as the Beetle. However, it is the Volkswagen Beetle that takes down its rivals in terms of wheelbase with a length of 100 inches long. Volkswagen Beetle is the overall winner in terms of dimensions.

The all-new Beetle has only been partially tested by the Institute for Highway Safety or by National Highway Safety Administration. It procures a 5-star rating from NHTSA for the side crash test and a four-star rating for the roll-over test. On the other hand, the Beetle has been rated ‘Good’ in moderate-overlap frontal-offset crashes and in roof strength tested by IIHS.

It incorporates 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes for better braking performance. As standard, it includes Brake assistance, Side airbag head extension, Electronic stability, Traction control, and Immobilizer. Some of the additional features include

• Dual front side impact airbags
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Daytime running lights
• Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags 
• Occupant sensing airbags
• Remote keyless entry

The Volkswagen Beetle flaunts an adorable design language with the retro bits of the Old Volkswagen Beetle and remains true to its family. Albeit it lags a tad behind in fuel efficiency, the Beetle strides seemingly good in terms of power and styling and impressing teenage people. It is the go-to hatchback for people who are into classic cars but also enjoy modern car sophistication and technologies.