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Volkswagen Beetle

EPA MPG: 29 mpg

RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

The Beetle has gone from being VW's most beloved child and a hit on the auto-show circuit to the black sheep of the family. When this retro classic was resurrected in the Nineties -- to great fanfare -- as the New Beetle, it gave the VW brand a shot in the arm. Fast forward to today and you'll see Beetles languishing on dealers' lots.

2018 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

2018 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    2-door hatchback
    convertible
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 2-liter 4 turbo (174 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 6-speed automatic
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties
Model History