Are you researching the ground clearance in a Volkswagen Beetle? On this page, we'll list all the ground clearence data for the 17 years of data we have for the Volkswagen Beetle - from 2002 to the most recent model in 2019.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Final Edition SE Auto
5.7"
14.5 cm
Final Edition SEL Auto
5.7"
14.5 cm
S Auto
5.7"
14.5 cm
SE Auto
5.7"
14.5 cm
Convertible Final Edition SE Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible Final Edition SEL Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible S Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible SE Auto
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SE Final Edition
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SEL Final Edition
5.6"
14.2 cm
Coupe 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SE Final Edition
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SEL Final Edition
5.7"
14.5 cm
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Coupe 2D Coast
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Dune 4 Cyl. Turbo
6.3"
16.0 cm
Coupe 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Convertible 2D Coast
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D Dune 4 Cyl. Turbo
6.3"
16.0 cm
Convertible 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Coupe 2ic 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Dune 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Fleet 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Pink 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D R Line SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Convertible 2ic 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D Dune 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.9"
15.0 cm
Convertible 2D Pink 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible 2D R Line S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D R Line SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D R Line SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Coupe 2ic 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Dune 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Fleet 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D R Line SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D R Line SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D S 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SE 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D SEL 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D Wolfsburg 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible 2D 1.8T Classic 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D 1.8T 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Convertible 2D R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D TDI 4 Cyl.
5.6"
14.2 cm
Coupe 2D 1.8T Classic 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 1.8T Entry 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 1.8T 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D TDI 4 Cyl.
5.7"
14.5 cm
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible 2D 1.8T 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D 2.5 I5
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D TDI 4 Cyl.
5.6"
14.2 cm
Coupe 2D 1.8T Entry 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 1.8T 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 2.5 Entry I5
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 2.5 I5
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D GSR 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D TDI 4 Cyl.
5.7"
14.5 cm
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.6". See the data outlined in the table below.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible 2D 2.0T Turbo
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D 2.5
5.6"
14.2 cm
Convertible 2D TDI
5.6"
14.2 cm
Coupe 2D 2.0T 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 2.0T R Line 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D 2.5 I5
5.7"
14.5 cm
Coupe 2D TDI
5.7"
14.5 cm
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 5.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.7"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
14.5 cm
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 5 Cyl. 2D
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 5 Cyl. 2D
4.6"
11.7 cm
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 5 Cyl. 2D S
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 5 Cyl. 2D S
4.6"
11.7 cm
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 5 Cyl. 2D S
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 5 Cyl. 2D SE
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 5 Cyl. 2D S
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 5 Cyl. 2D SE
4.6"
11.7 cm
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2007 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 5 Cyl. 2D
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 5 Cyl. 2D 2.5
4.6"
11.7 cm
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 5 Cyl. 2D
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 5 Cyl. 2D 2.5
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe NEW BEETLE 5 Cyl. Spd. 2D TDI
4.6"
11.7 cm
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2005 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS Turbo
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS TDI
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS Turbo
4.6"
11.7 cm
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS Turbo
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL TDI
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS TDI
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS Turbo
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D Turbo S (6 Spd)
4.6"
11.7 cm
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 4.7". See the data outlined in the table below.
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS Turbo
4.7"
11.9 cm
Convertible New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLX Turbo
4.7"
11.9 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL TDI
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GL Turbo
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS TDI
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLS Turbo
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D GLX Turbo
4.6"
11.7 cm
Coupe New 4 Cyl. 5 Spd. 2D Turbo S (6 Spd)
4.6"
11.7 cm
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Ground Clearance
The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle has a ground clearance of 3.9". See the data outlined in the table below.