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    Volkswagen Beetle

    2012-2019

    2012 Model Redesign Year
    The 2012 redesigned Beetle has fewer compromises and a roomier cabin. It drives decently but suffers from cost-cutting measures. While the ride is compliant, it's a bit unsettled. Handling is responsive but not sporty, and it becomes sloppy in demanding conditions. The standard five-cylinder engine is punchy but sounds gruff and unrefined. We got a less-than-stellar 26 mpg overall with the five-speed manual transmission.
    Turbocharged gas and diesel 2.0-liter engines are also available. Rear visibility is limited and the long clutch pedal travel and wide center console compromise the driving position. For 2018, a 2.0-liter turbo became standard, and the manual transmission was dropped. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert became standard on all trim lines for the 2019 model year--the Beetle’s final production run.
    2019 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $14,875 - $22,650
    EPA MPG
    29 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    / 100
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2018 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $13,200 - $19,425
    EPA MPG
    29 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2017 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $10,325 - $17,300
    EPA MPG
    28 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2016 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $9,325 - $18,775
    EPA MPG
    28 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2015 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $7,425 - $13,525
    EPA MPG
    28 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2014 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $7,050 - $11,025
    EPA MPG
    28 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $7,325 - $9,800
    EPA MPG
    NA
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    $5,200 - $6,675
    EPA MPG
    25 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 

    1998-2011

    The New Beetle is a modern hatchback that bears a nostalgic family resemblance to the VW "Bug." In our tests, we found the car's ride to be good and its handling nimble. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder accelerates adequately but was noisy. A more economical diesel is also offered. The front seats are firm and supportive. The rear is cramped, though the seats fold for increased cargo space. The New Beetle has performed notably well in front crash tests but poorly in side tests.
    A quicker turbocharged model was added for 1999 and a convertible joined the line for 2003. A five-cylinder engine replaced the four-cylinder for 2006, and the turbocharged engine was dropped in 2007.
    2010 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    NA
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2009 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    NA
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2008 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    NA
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2007 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    NA
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2006 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    NA
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2005 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    27 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2004 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    26 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2003 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    26 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2002 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    26 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2001 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    25 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2000 Volkswagen Beetle
    Retail Price
    NA
    EPA MPG
    25 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
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