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 GL 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
Final Edition SE
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
S
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
SE
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
Final Edition SE 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
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
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
SE 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
SEL Final Edition 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
S 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
SE Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
SEL Final Edition Coupe
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
Final Edition SE
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
S
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
SE
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
Final Edition SEL 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
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
SE 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
SEL Final Edition 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
S 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
SE Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
SEL Final Edition Coupe
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
Coast Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
Dune Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
6.3 in
S 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
Coast 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
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
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
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
Coast Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
Dune Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
16 cm
S 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
Coast 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
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
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
2017 Volkswagen Beetle 2017 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
Classic Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
Dune 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
Pink 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
S Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
SE 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
Classic 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
Pink 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
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
SE Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
SEL Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
Classic Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
Dune Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
Fleet Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
14 cm
Pink 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
S Coupe
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
SE 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
Classic 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
Pink 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
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
SE Convertible
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
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2016 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
RLine S Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift 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 SEL Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
S 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
SEL 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
Classic Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
Dune 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
RLine SE Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
RLine SEL Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
S Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
SE Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
SEL Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
Wolfsburg Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
RLine S Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
RLine SE Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
RLine SEL Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
S 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
SEL 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
Classic Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
Dune Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
Fleet Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
14 cm
RLine SE Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
RLine SEL Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
S Coupe
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
SE Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
SEL Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
Wolfsburg Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto 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
1.8T Classic Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
1.8T Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
5.7 in
RLine Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
TDI Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
1.8T Classic Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
1.8T Entry Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
5.7 in
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
1.8T Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
RLine Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
TDI Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
1.8T Classic Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
1.8T Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
14 cm
RLine Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
TDI Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
1.8T Classic Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
1.8T Entry Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
14 cm
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
1.8T Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
RLine Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
TDI Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual 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
1.8T Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
2.5 Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
RLine Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
TDI Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.6 in
1.8T Entry Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
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
2.5 Entry Coupe
2.5L | I5
5.7 in
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
GSR 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
TDI Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
5.7 in
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
1.8T Convertible
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
2.5 Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
14 cm
RLine Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
TDI Convertible
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
1.8T Entry Coupe
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4
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
2.5 Entry Coupe
2.5L | I5
14 cm
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
14 cm
GSR 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
TDI Coupe
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual 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
2.0T 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
TDI Convertible
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
5.6 in
2.0T Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
5.7 in
2.0T RLine Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD
5.7 in
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD
5.7 in
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
TDI Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
5.7 in
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
2.0T Convertible
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
14 cm
2.5 Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD
14 cm
TDI Convertible
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
14 cm
2.0T Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
14 cm
2.0T RLine Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD
14 cm
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD
14 cm
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
TDI Coupe
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
2.0T Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | gas | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
5.7 in
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD
5.7 in
Base Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD
5.7 in
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
2.0T Coupe
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | gas | 6 Spd Manual | FWD
14 cm
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD
14 cm
Base Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 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
Base Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
Base Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD
4.6 in
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
Base Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
12 cm
Base Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | 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 Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
S Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
S Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
12 cm
S Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual 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
S Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
SE Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
S Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
SE Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
S Convertible
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 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
SE Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto 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
Base Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
Base Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
2.5 Coupe
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
Base Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
TDI Coupe
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
Base Convertible
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
2.5 Coupe
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
TDI Coupe
1.9L | I4 | 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
GL Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GLS Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GLS Convertible
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GL Coupe
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
GLS Coupe
2.0L | 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
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GLS Coupe
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GL Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Convertible
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GL Coupe
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Coupe
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS TDI Coupe
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GLS Coupe
1.8L | 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
GL Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GLS Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GLS Convertible
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GL 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
GLS 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 TDI Coupe
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
GLS Coupe
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
S (6 Spd) Coupe
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GL Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Convertible
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Convertible
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GL 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
GLS 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 TDI Coupe
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Coupe
1.8L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
S (6 Spd) Coupe
1.8L | I4 | 6 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
GL Convertible
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 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
GLS Convertible
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GLX Convertible
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.7 in
GL Coupe
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
GL TDI Coupe
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GL Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 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
GLS TDI Coupe
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 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
GLX Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
S (6 Spd) Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
4.6 in
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GL Convertible
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Convertible
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 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
GLX Convertible
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GL Coupe
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GL TDI Coupe
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GL Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
12 cm
GLS Coupe
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 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
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 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
S (6 Spd) Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 6 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
GL Coupe
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 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
GLS TDI Coupe
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 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
GLX Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 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
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
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
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain
Min. Ground Clearance
GL Coupe
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
10 cm
GLS Coupe
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 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
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
Sport Coupe
1.8L | Turbocharged | I4 | dohc smpi 20-valve | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD
10 cm
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
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
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