Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
26 City / 33 HWY
Horsepower
174
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Matthew C
Cute & Compact, it is admired by everybody that sees it.
It is a wonderful car that drives very well. It fits four people, but it is small. As it is a convertible, on nice days it is fun to drive with the top down. Everybody who sees the car loves it- everywhere we go people comment on how beautiful the car is and stop to admire it.
accountCircle Beth R
My car is super cute and fun to drive!
I love my car! The only thing I do not like is the backseat is small and not very comfortable. Great car for 2 people! Convertible top is very easy to operate. I have had no problems with the car. It even did great in the snow. This is my first experience with Volkswagen and I will definitely own another one!
accountCircle Caitlin M
Dream car and dream warranty.
I absolutely love my car. It had been my dream car since childhood, so with the 2019 being the final year, I had to buy it. Small problems have come up- such as the windows not rolling up, or the radio disconnecting, but the warranty covered these issues, so they were fixed for free.
accountCircle Sheila P
Critique of the 2029 VW beetle convertible.
This is my fourth VW beetle. Besides the body and make of the beetle, the service department is the best. It gets great gas mileage and it drives like a luxury car. The only thing I miss on my last two Volkswagens is the Sirius radio connection. Highly recommended.
accountCircle AustonCurry
Great car!!
Nothing that I don't like
accountCircle Leonora C
Tiny but elegant little beetle.
This is my favorite car. It is much more spacious than you would think. I have taken it on a road trip to the beach for a long day weekend and it did great holding all our luggage, cooler and blankets for two. It is a convertible so you would think it gets loud on the highway but it does not. The speakers are really good as well. I do wish the top dash cubby had some kind of lid/door. That would help with storage.
accountCircle Virginia F
It is very fast and is a lot bigger than older models.
It very smooth. Having 2 doors is kind of troubling, but it is very easy to put the seat down to get in the back. The back is very big. It is a lot bigger than the older beetles. The truck is big and can hold a lot of stuff. The back seats are kind of cramped and there’s only two of them. The steering wheel feels very nice and has a good grip.
accountCircle Ken M
Gray 2019 VW bug convertible.
My vehicle is very reliable. I love the push-button start, although sometimes I forget to take the key out. Also, you can unlock and lock the car by touching the door when the key is nearby. It is a smaller, car, but very comfortable. The back seats are uncomfortable to sit in for long distances.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Susie K
Very Frustrated!
I have had my cute little red Beetle less than 6 months and has less than 15,000 miles. It had an oil leak that has been fixed. Serpentine belt broke while driving down freeway and lost all power. Turbo began acting funny after having belt replaced, and began dying in the middle of driving. It has been in the shop a week already, and still no diagnosis. I loved this thing and have warranty, but now don't feel it is reliable. This was my dream car, but it may be best just to get rid of it :(
accountCircle Nicole C
The car has a nice round shape and very great on gas. It last me up to two weeks
It is a very reliable car and great on the gas. The comfort is not so good because of the letter seats. It doesn't have any special features. I wish it had a touch screen radio. One thing I really don't like is how difficult it is to reach the driver side headlight because of where the battery is placed. You basically have to remove everything just to change a lightbulb. Other than that it is a pretty spacey car for how small it looks
accountCircle Buffy D
The test drive did not disclosed the problem.
This is my second VW beetle convertible, my last one was a 2014. This VW beetle, 2019 the noise level is loud when the top is closed. The sound/noise level with the top up sounds louder than when the top is down. All other features are just fabulous.
accountCircle Evelyn sgrignuoli
Safety
Very happy with my 2019 the last of the beetles. So glad I purchased it nice car. I rate it a 5.

Volkswagen Beetle Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats
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Final Edition SE
174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats
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174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats
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Final Edition SEL
174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

4.60
25 Reviews
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5 stars 80%
4 stars 4%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Susie K on April 26, 2021
Very Frustrated!
I have had my cute little red Beetle less than 6 months and has less than 15,000 miles. It had an oil leak that has been fixed. Serpentine belt broke while driving down freeway and lost all power. Turbo began acting funny after having belt replaced, and began dying in the middle of driving. It has been in the shop a week already, and still no diagnosis. I loved this thing and have warranty, but now don't feel it is reliable. This was my dream car, but it may be best just to get rid of it :(
accountCircle Virginia F on April 4, 2021
It is very fast and is a lot bigger than older models.
It very smooth. Having 2 doors is kind of troubling, but it is very easy to put the seat down to get in the back. The back is very big. It is a lot bigger than the older beetles. The truck is big and can hold a lot of stuff. The back seats are kind of cramped and there’s only two of them. The steering wheel feels very nice and has a good grip.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Bailey B.

Good car. Not great on gas. Very expensive. But also very fun and cool car. I love going on road trips with the top down, makes it more fun and exciting. Not many cons because overall it is a really good car.

likeFilled Buffy D.

My pros for purchasing my 2019 VW beetle: 1) I traded in a VW beetle only because the 2019 was the last year of making VW beetle. I did not have any problems with my previous car. 2) I love the style and look. No one can mistake the look of a beetle. 3) up to date functions: driver assistance safety features, Bluetooth, fender speakers, app-connect, touchscreen navigation system, leather seats, and VW car-net security.

likeFilled Erika F.

The pros of buying this vehicle is how small the car is so you practically fit anywhere which is amazing. Another one is how easy it is to find parts it can be pricey but one thing about new cars compared to older ones is that their parts are easier to find.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Bailey B.

The cons would be that it is not great on gas. It is very expensive to afford. Sometimes the battery just dies out of nowhere. The gas is better on the interstate then the back roads. Saves more gas that way. I would recommend this car though.

dislikeFilled Buffy D.

The ride is not as smooth as my last VW beetle. The noise level when the top is closed is just as loud or louder with the top is open. Very limited backseat space, as a matter of fact, I never drive my car if there is more than two riding with me. I would consider if you have children or if you carpool to work with more than one other person. The cargo space is very limited too.

dislikeFilled Erika F.

The cons however, are the price it was extremely expensive I am still paying it off to this day but overall pretty good. Another issue is that the car does not last that long it is a beautiful car but you should go for worth instead of design.

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Owners

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 29 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #12 of 29 other Small Cars.

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Safety & Reliability

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