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    Volkswagen Beetle


    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Road Test

    The second-generation of the born-again Beetle retains its distinctive iconic looks, while providing a roomier cabin and distinctive interior touches. The car also dispenses with the word "New" in its name -- probably a good idea since the modern Beetle had been around since 1998. This Beetle drives decently, but doesn't excel anywhere and shows penny-scrimping compromises.

    2012 Small cars Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

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

    Crash and Rollover Tests

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

    Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

    Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

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

    2012 Small hatchbacks Ratings

    Features & Specs
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    Body Style
      2-door hatchback
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    Seating
    2 front, 2 rear
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    Drive Wheels
    Front
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    Engines Available
    • 2-liter 4 turbodiesel (140 hp)
    • 2-liter 4 turbo (200 hp)
    • 2.5-liter 5 (170 hp)
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    Transmissions Available
    • 6-speed automatic
    • 6-speed sequential
    • 5-speed manual
    • 6-speed manual
    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.

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    Model History