2014 Volkswagen The Beetle 1.8 TSI Comfortline 5MT Canada Prices

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The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe boasts a more masculine external body, elegant cabin design and a wide selection of special features. It also offers plenty of engine choices, with the most impressive one being the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, which can produce up to 210 horsepower.



The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe sticks to the same basic shape we all know and love, but its body is decidedly more masculine thanks to less curves and more straight lines. In addition to that, the new Beetle Coupe offers a wide array of practical features and solid safety equipment, all of which add up to a very decent package. However, the major appeal of any Beetle is its design – both on the inside and outside.

On the outside, the major change is the addition of a flatter, lower roofline and a vertical windshield. It’s also much more modern-looking thanks to a variety of new external features such as 17-, 18- and 19-inch wheels, foglights, a larger rear spoiler, LED running lights and bi-xenon headlights. Unlike the New Beetle, which was primarily owned by women, this model aims to appeal to men as well. In other words, this Beetle is very gender-neutral.

The new Beetle Coupe is not too shabby on the inside either, offering a clean and fluid design, with rounded edges and circles all over the place. The best part is that specially-themed trims come in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s styles on the inside and out. So, if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic or worse – you’re interested in the history of the Beetle model – then this release will have you covered.

The Beetle is also available with a plethora of special features, including an upgradeable audio system, USB and Bluetooth. Other features that may interest drivers include sunroof, navigation and Volkswagen’s CarNet connectivity system.

You’ll also discover that the 2014 Beetle is roomy and comfy enough to fit in most adults properly – at least at the front. You’ll have plenty of head, leg and hip room to keep you happy. At the back, however, the cabin is incredibly tight since there’s virtually no leg space and very little head room. So, if you have untold amounts of hatred for someone, sit them in the back of this car. Otherwise, we recommend against tormenting your fellow human beings. Trunk space on the other hand is doing much better, so no worries – you can fit plenty of stuff in there, provided you understand that it’s still a coupe, not an SUV. Its competitors, such as the MINI Cooper and Toyota Prius, aren't that much bigger anyway.

Of course, no car is complete without some sort of engine under its hood. Some might argue that no car is a car without an engine, but that’s beside the point. The new Beetle Coupe comes with a 2.5-litre five-cylinder that can produce up to 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque.  Volkswagen is also planning to replace this engine with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that can generate 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. And if that’s not enough for you, you can go for the 2014 Beetle R-Line, which comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 210 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. The Beetle also offers a wide variety of transmissions to choose from (for most models), including a five-speed manual, six-speed manual, six-speed automatic and dual-clutch automatic transmissions.

All the engines offer plenty of power for the size and weight of this vehicle, which means that they are all solid choices. On top of that, the Beetle is actually very fuel efficient. So, no matter what engine you choose, you’ll come out a winner.

But if you’re more interested in safety than anything else, then we’re happy to notify you that the Volkswagen Beetle delivers quality in this area as well. First off, the safety organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have both given the car their top scores. Secondly, the car comes with a host of safety features, which include front, side and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, active headrests and a rearview camera. The latter unfortunately is only present in the most advanced models.

However, no matter what model of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe you choose, you’ll be left satisfied. If you’ve previously steered clear of this car because you’re a man – and men like trucks and such – then this car may pleasantly surprise you. Take it for a spin; you’ll be glad you have.



The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe is a small but efficient vehicle that benefits mostly from its iconic look, but also thanks to a slight redesign of its outer body. Available either as a coupe or a convertible, this car sports more “masculine” features than any other beetle, especially the New Beetle, which has primarily attracted female drivers.

The new Beetle Coupe sports a much lower, flatter roofline and a vertical windshield. It also comes with a large number of external features. The Beetle 2.5L model offers 17-inch alloy wheels, heated windshield, washer nozzles and heated mirrors. The Beetle R-Line comes with 18-inch wheels, foglights and a rear spoiler. The GSR model adds a sunroof and larger spoiler.

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1.8 TSI Comfortline 6AT Tiptronic$24,075 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
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1.8 TSI Highline 6AT Tiptronic$26,675 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
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2.0 TDI Comfortline DSG$26,075 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
2.0 TDI Highline 6MT$27,275 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
2.0 TDI Highline DSG$28,675 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
2.0 TSI Sportline 6MT$30,275 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
2.0 TSI Sportline DSG$31,675 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
2.5L Comfortline 5MT$22,675 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
2.5L Comfortline 6AT Tiptronic$24,075 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
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General Specs

Engine 1.8000 L
Horsepower @RPM170
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Body typeHatchback
Number of Doors3
Passenger4
Drive TrainFront Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeManual
Power and Performance:

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe offers plenty of options as far as its engines are concerned. The base model comes with a 2.5-litre five-cylinder, which can produce 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Later this year, Volkswagen plans to replace it with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, which would generate 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Since the latter comes with slightly higher torque, the overall driving experience should be better; the 2.5-litre engine just makes the car feel far too stodgy.

However, if you’re in the market for more power, then you can get it in the form of the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that will give you 210 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. You’ll find this engine on the Beetle R-Line, which now replaces the Beetle Turbo. Combined with the relatively light curb weight of 3,042 pounds on the manual transmission-equipped model, you’ll get plenty of speed, but we would be lying to you if we called this car fast. Nevertheless, this is the most aggressive engine in the lineup.

When it comes to fuel economy, this engine isn’t half-bad either, but it won’t save you too much money. Its EPA ratings are 10.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway. The 2.5-litre engine isn’t doing that much better, carrying the ratings of 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway. In the meantime, the 1.8-litre engine has been rated at 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway.

So, if you’re not impressed with these numbers, Volkswagen offers a more efficient yet admittedly less powerful TDI Clean Diesel engine, which can pump out only 140 horsepower but 236 pound-feet of torque. It’s the slowest model in the lineup for sure. However, with the EPA ratings of 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway, it’s definitely the most efficient one. These aren’t the “greenest” numbers on the market, but they’re the best in the Beetle lineup.

Ultimately, your decision will depend first and foremost on your finances. If you’re looking to spend less money in the long term, then you want the TDI engine. If you’re looking to spend less money upfront, then either the 2.5-litre or 1.8-litre engine will do. However, if you’re willing to spare no expense, then the 2.0 turbocharged engine will definitely satisfy you.

Interiors and Special Features:

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe provides a cabin that draws its inspiration heavily from the original flower-power Beetles. However, there are plenty of features and design choices that have been lifted directly from the modern Volkswagens. It’s classy, clean and pretty, which is better than the majority of vehicles in its class, such as the MINI Cooper.

In terms of space, you’ll find that the front seats are roomy and comfortable since they’re flat-bottomed and not overly soft. All the buttons and switches for things like the infotainment and climate control are easy to reach, which makes the overall experience very comfortable. Unfortunately, the back seats are much less comfortable. In fact, they are downright unusable due to the lack of any leg space and minimal head room. The only way to make them comfortable is to compromise the front seats by moving them forward – but there’s really no point to that.

You’ll be happy to know that the car’s trunk delivers where it matters though since it comes with 15.4 cubic feet of space. And if that’s not enough, you can lay the useless backseats flat to create almost 30 cubic feet of cargo room. That’s not bad for a tiny, little Beetle.

The Beetle Coupe doesn’t cheat you out of special features either. The base models offer a CD player with auxiliary input jack, a split-folding back seat, leather steering, iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, heated front seats and the “kaeferfach” dash box, which takes after the box on the original Beetle. The R-Line adds sport seats, navigation, sunroof and more. And the TDI model will get you a chrome trim package on the inside and outside.

Safety features:

As far as safety features are concerned, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe is doing better than average. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given it top “good” scores in most categories, but not in the small overlap frontal test, where it has received only a “marginal” rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the other hand has awarded the Beetle with five stars overall, while giving four stars in front and rollover tests.

The car’s standard safety features include traction and stability control, anti-lock disc brakes, front side airbags along with side curtain airbags, optional rearview camera and Car-Net telematics system. The Car-Net service will provide crash notification, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle location, remote door unlocking and geo-fencing – which allows owners to set driving limitations.


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