Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -34 City / 27 -44 HWY
Horsepower
90 -115
Seats
4

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ronda
Owner of 1998 VW
Today I was told my beloved Beetle has more needed fixing than it’s actually worth.. It only has 32753 miles on it ( yes I rarely drive) and needs about 4K to keep it safely on the road. Never been in an accident and it’s just mainly from sitting in my garage not being driven. They don’t even make parts for it anymore that it needs.

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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Base
115 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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TDI
90 HP 39-39 MPG 4 Seats
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1998 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Ronda on August 2, 2021
Owner of 1998 VW
Today I was told my beloved Beetle has more needed fixing than it’s actually worth.. It only has 32753 miles on it ( yes I rarely drive) and needs about 4K to keep it safely on the road. Never been in an accident and it’s just mainly from sitting in my garage not being driven. They don’t even make parts for it anymore that it needs.

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