The Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 3.9 to 6.3 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle with the Dune trim has the highest ground clearance of 6.3 inches while the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle with the S (6 Spd) trim has the lowest ground clearance of 3.9 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 5.7 inches.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SEL Final Edition Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SE Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SE Final Edition Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| S Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SEL Final Edition Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Final Edition Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Final Edition SEL Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Final Edition SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| S |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Final Edition SEL |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Final Edition SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SEL Final Edition Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Final Edition Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SEL Final Edition Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Final Edition Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Final Edition SEL Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Final Edition SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Final Edition SEL |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Final Edition SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 6.3 inches.
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Dune Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| Coast Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| SE Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| S Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Dune Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| Coast Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Dune Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Coast Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Dune Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Coast Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 5.9 inches.
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SEL Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| SE Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| S Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Pink Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Dune Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Classic Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SEL Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SE Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| S Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| RLine SEL Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Pink Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Fleet Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
5.7 in |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Dune Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Classic Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SEL Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Pink Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Dune Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| Classic Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SEL Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine SEL Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Pink Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Fleet Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
14 cm |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Dune Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Classic Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 5.7 inches.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Wolfsburg Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SEL Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SE Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| S Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| RLine SEL Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| RLine SE Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Fleet Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
5.7 in |
| Dune Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Classic Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| SEL Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| SE Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| S Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| RLine SEL Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| RLine SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| RLine S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Wolfsburg Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SEL Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine SEL Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine SE Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Fleet Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
14 cm |
| Dune Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Classic Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SEL Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| RLine SEL Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine SE Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine S Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 5.7 inches.
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| RLine Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 1.8T Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 1.8T Entry Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
5.7 in |
| 1.8T Classic Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| TDI Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| RLine Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| 1.8T Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
5.7 in |
| 1.8T Classic Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Entry Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Classic Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| RLine Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Classic Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 5.7 inches.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| RLine Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| GSR Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.5 Entry Coupe |
2.5L | I5 |
5.7 in |
| 1.8T Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.7 in |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 1.8T Entry Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
5.7 in |
| TDI Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| RLine Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| 2.5 Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
| 1.8T Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.6 in |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| GSR Coupe |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.5 Entry Coupe |
2.5L | I5 |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 1.8T Entry Coupe |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 |
14 cm |
| TDI Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| RLine Convertible |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.5 Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.8T Convertible |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 5.6 inches and 5.7 inches.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.0T RLine Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.0T Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| TDI Convertible |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.6 in |
| 2.5 Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.6 in |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 2.0T Convertible |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.6 in |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.0T RLine Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.0T Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Convertible |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.5 Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 2.0T Convertible |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is 5.7 inches.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Base Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| 2.0T Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | gas | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Base Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| 2.0T Coupe |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | gas | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.6 in |
| Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
| Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| S Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| S Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| S Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| SE Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| S Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| S Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| SE Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| S Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2007 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| 2.5 Coupe |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| Convertible |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2005 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS Convertible |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GLS Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GL Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Convertible |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GL Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S (6 Spd) Coupe |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GL TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS Convertible |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GLS Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GL Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S (6 Spd) Coupe |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL TDI Coupe |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS Convertible |
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is between 4.6 inches and 4.7 inches.
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S (6 Spd) Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLX Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GL Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GL TDI Coupe |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.6 in |
| GLX Convertible |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GLS Convertible |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GLS Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GL Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S (6 Spd) Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLX Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GL TDI Coupe |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLX Convertible |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Convertible |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GLS Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GL Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle ground clearance is 3.9 inches.
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S (6 Spd) Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
| Sport Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
| GLX Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
3.9 in |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S (6 Spd) Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| Sport Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GLX Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GLS TDI Coupe |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GLS Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GL Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
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