Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Beetle.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 163 in |
| Overall width | 61 in |
| Overall height | 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Curb weight | 1896 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Beetle of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1500 Coupe 1.5L F-4 | 17.40 sec | 20.40 sec | 53 hp | RWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.