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Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size (1968 - 2019)

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Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Overview

The Volkswagen Beetle has had many different sizes over the time span of its lifetime including:

  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 2012 to 2019, with the New trim,, has a steering wheel size of 14 1/2" X 4 1/8".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 2012 to 2019, has a steering wheel size of 14 1/2" X 4 1/8".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 2006 to 2010, with the New trim,, has a steering wheel size of 15" X 4".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 2006 to 2010, has a steering wheel size of 15" x 4".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 1998 to 2005, with the New trim,, has a steering wheel size of 15" X 3 3/4".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 1998 to 2005, has a steering wheel size of 15" x 3 3/4".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 1968 to 1975, with the Old trim,, has a steering wheel size of 15 3/4" X 3 1/8".
  • The Volkswagen Beetle, from model years 1968 to 1975, has a steering wheel size of 15 3/4" X 3 1/8".
Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Table
Year Trim Steering Wheel Size
(wheel diameter x grip circumference)
Size Classification Steering Wheel Covers (paid links)
2012 to 2019New14 1/2" X 4 1/8"None

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2012 to 201914 1/2" X 4 1/8"n/a

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2006 to 2010New15" X 4"C

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2006 to 201015" x 4"C

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1998 to 2005New15" X 3 3/4"AXX

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1998 to 200515" x 3 3/4"AXX

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1968 to 1975Old15 3/4" X 3 1/8"None

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1968 to 197515 3/4" X 3 1/8"n/a

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One of the most likely reasons you'd want your steering wheel's size is that you're interested in buying a steering wheel cover.

Steering wheel covers are an excellent investment.

A steering wheel cover will go a long way in maintaining the resale value of your vehicle due to the wear the steering wheel experiences throughout the vehicle's lifetime.

Check out the Steering Wheel Size specifications for other makes and models.

Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2019 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a

2018 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2018 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
2017 Volkswagen Beetle
2017 Volkswagen Beetle

2017 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2017 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
2016 Volkswagen Beetle
2016 Volkswagen Beetle

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 14 1/2" x 4 1/8" (wheel diameter of 14 1/2" and grip circumference of 4 1/8").

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a
14 1/2"4 1/8"n/a

2010 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 4") and a size classification of C.

2010 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"4"C
15"4"C

2009 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 4") and a size classification of C.

2009 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"4"C
15"4"C

2008 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 4") and a size classification of C.

2008 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"4"C
15"4"C

2007 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2007 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 4") and a size classification of C.

2007 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"4"C
15"4"C

2006 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 4") and a size classification of C.

2006 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"4"C
15"4"C

2005 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2005 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

2005 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

2004 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

2004 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

2002 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2001 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

2001 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 2000 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

2000 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

1999 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1999 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

1999 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1998 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15" x 3 3/4" (wheel diameter of 15" and grip circumference of 3 3/4") and a size classification of AXX.

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
New15"3 3/4"AXX
15"3 3/4"AXX

1975 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1975 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1975 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1974 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1974 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1974 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1973 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1973 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1972 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1972 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1971 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1971 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1970 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1970 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1969 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1969 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1969 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a

1968 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size

The 1968 Volkswagen Beetle steering wheel size dimensions are 15 3/4" x 3 1/8" (wheel diameter of 15 3/4" and grip circumference of 3 1/8").

1968 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Wheel Size Chart
TrimWheel DiameterGrip CircumferenceSize Classification
Old15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
15 3/4"3 1/8"n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Protect My Steering Wheel On My Volkswagen Beetle?

Over time your steering wheel will wear down due to the oils and movements of your hands. This can dramatically reduce the resale value of your vehicle and is quite ugly to Buy.

Protect your steering wheel with a fitted cover. They are inexpensive and will keep your steering wheel looking like new.

What Is The Steering Wheel Size Classification System?

Size Classification Steering Wheel Diameter Grip Circumference
A 15 1/2" 3"
AX 15" 3 1/2"
AXX 15" 3 3/4"
B 16 3/4" 3"
BX 16 1/2" 3 1/2"
C 15" 4"

How To Measure A Steering Wheel?

Steering wheels have two main measurements. A flexible seamstresses tape works excellent.

  • Outside Diameter - measured horizontally from one side of the steering wheel to the other.
  • Grip Circumference - measured by wrapping the measuring tape around the steering wheel grip.
How To Measure A Steering Wheel