2000 Volkswagen Beetle Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 27 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
115 -150
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michele B
It runs beautifully and handles like a dream. It is small and efficient.
I like the size, the better gas mileage, and the way it drives and parks. I also enjoy driving it so much, it handles like a little race car.
accountCircle Joan C
Very tough car. It seems to hold up pretty well.
Drives great. Do not have many problems with it. Good built car. It is a manual transmission so if it does not start a little push is all you need to get it going. My only complaint would probably be that parts are kind of expensive but they seems to last for a long time.
accountCircle Jennifer H
It has amazing sight lines, and is like driving in a bubble!
I really enjoy driving my bug, because it is basically half windows. The sight lines are amazing, and you essentially do not have a blind spot. I drive a 2000, and it is been very reliable thus far! I recently replaced the a few parts, but they were the original parts that came with the car 19 years ago! All in all, I would definitely buy another bug!
accountCircle Jane M
Love my bug want to continue to have one!
I bought my Volkswagen beetle new in 2000. I love my bug! It was my first new car in 10 years. It is very dependable. It has a few problems.. But is a good car! I am planning on buying a new one in 2019! Looking forward to the new vehicle! Not the payments but the new bug!
accountCircle Jose R
I never sell my car. Is my first car purchased by my own.
I really like my car. I feel very secure when I drive and its very stable.
accountCircle Vickie H
How to check the fluids and get the oil changed regularly
My Beetle is very dependable and the repairs are few
accountCircle Kimberly P
Don't mess with it! This car has power
Love the smooth ride, turbo engine, cute look. I love the gas mileage love the German engineering. But it is getting a bit old...it might be time for a new vehicle!
accountCircle Naomi D
It is a gas saver and you can get about 32 miles on highway and about 23 in town.
This car has great gas mileages. It's a good car for people who need somethings smaller to drive or just starting out driving. It has good airflow in it. Seats open up nice and wide for back seat passengers to get in and out. It has heated seats. You can move the seat up and down if your a shorter person and need some height to be able to see out the windshield better you can make the seat go higher up or you can lower the seat. For the side of this car it has a pretty big truck.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anita Davis
Lemon car
I own a 2000 New Beetle GLX. I bought it 7 yrs. Ago. It had 47000 miles and was in great interior and exterior. It had a leak. VW mechanics couldn't find. Interior soak every rain. I finally with Youtube fix the leak. Now interior is dry rotting. Door handles, window buttons, etc. It's ridiculous! I hate my Beeltle!!
accountCircle Fernando S
Very reliable and goes as well as the day I purchased it.
It is so old some sensors randomly start to flash. The starter motor is sometimes stuck. The plus of the is it is shape and gas consumption.
accountCircle Robert B
They attract a lot of attention from VW Beetle lovers and they are fun to drive, even for tall people like me.
Although I love Volkswagen New Beetles, they are costly when it comes to repairs, such as replacing headlights. The layout under the hood makes it difficult for repairmen to do labor efficiently.
accountCircle Gaby M
That it's very unique and special and should not be laughed at.
I love its unique shape and design. I dislike it's outdated sound system. I have complaints on its engineering, as it seems to be complicated for regular mechanics to figure out.
accountCircle Alessandra O
The 2000 beetle is very cute and easy to drive but difficult to work on.
I love my beetle, but it is hard to work on because of the compact engine layout. Whenever I need to get work done on my car, the entire front body needs to be taken off and it is sometimes difficult to find certain parts. It is also not very reliable, as it has broken down many times.
accountCircle Mona O
1999 VW recurring maintenance.
I had to rebuild the engine last year because the former owner did not complete the engine recall notice; also transmission/shifting problems; also abs problems.
accountCircle Gabriela M
It is hard to find parts for it.
I dislike the outdated stereo system that can only play CD's. I like its compactness, size, and unique look/shape. I dislike it is engineering because mechanics that understand it are hard to come by and only the VW dealership will even look at it when problems like the eps light turn on. I really hate that light because it slows down the car and its dangerous when it randomly comes on while driving in the middle of the roadway.
accountCircle Candace B
It has a good gas mileage never run out quickly. The car look expensive outside.
I like the color of the car to be silver. I like the mini size for small car. I hate the hot heat coming through the vents during summer.

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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GL
115 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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GLS
150 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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GLX
150 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

4.22
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5 stars 44%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Ellen m on February 20, 2021
When my Beetle is working well, it's the best car ever!
I love my Bug. It's sporty, fun, and has personality. I hate that it needs repairs very often, but it's 18 years old so I guess it's not unusual. I enjoy watching people play Slug Bug when they see me, and the smiles my car elicits. It makes ME smile.
accountCircle Fernando S on December 23, 2020
Very reliable and goes as well as the day I purchased it.
It is so old some sensors randomly start to flash. The starter motor is sometimes stuck. The plus of the is it is shape and gas consumption.
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Ranks #4 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Volkswagen Beetle has an average owner rating of 4.24 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Small Cars.

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4.41
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4.23

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Volkswagen Beetle has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #11 of 23 other Small Cars.

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46 MPG
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41 MPG
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28 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2000 vw beetle have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2000 VW Beetle comes with a timing belt rather than a timing chain. Because of the belt it is going to require some maintenance on Your part but it shouldn't need to be replaced very often. The rule is...

What's the 2000 VW Beetle starter relay location?

Answer: The 2000 Volkswagen Beetle has a starter relay that can be found in the engine bay of Your truck. The first thing You need to do is go to the front of the vehicle, and using the prop arm at the left side of the...

What's the 2000 VW Beetle radio fuse location?

Answer: If You want to know where the radio fuse is located on Your 2000 VW Beetle, then You've come to the right place. The radio fuse on Your Beetle is located on the left side of Your driver's side dash. To access...

What's the 2000 VW Beetle ecm relay location?

Answer: The 2000 VW beetle ecm relay location is found by watching: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=GIfxRlXmnDI You will come into many problems with an engine. There could be excessive oil use, requiring the oil to be...

What's the 2000 VW Beetle cooling fan relay location?

Answer: If You're having issues with the cooling fan in the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, You're not alone. Perhaps because this is quickly becoming an older vehicle (my, where have the years gone) or because these relays...
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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

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Side

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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