2004 Volkswagen Beetle | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

22 -36 City / 29 -42 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

100 -180

Seats

4

Positive Owner Reviews

Penny F

Comfortable,roomy,good on gas sporty cute affordable and nice

I love it, it's great on gas, a lot of room definitely worth buying they are not making them after this year

Chris C

My yellow bug and the great experiences I have had.

I personally love small amounts for upkeep over time, but overall amazing experience and amazing travel benefits. Such as amazing gas mileage and spacious front seats. I would recommend this car to friends and colleagues alike because it is a great asset to anyone who travels a lot.

Lucero B

It's A cute car. I would recommend it to anyone it hasn't broken down and It's a great brand

I like my vehicle because It's small and because It's portable. I like it because it has good gas mileage

Brittany W

It saved my life when I got into an accident.

I love that my car is compact! The parts are expensive but last a long time. It's great on gas. It doesn't have a lot of room though.

Debbie S

It's perfect for me. It's fun to drive and gets great gas mileage.

I love it. It fits my personality. It is my dream car

Vanessa L

Its extremely reliable. I love my car!

My 2004 Volkswagen is an amazing vehicle, other than some engine problems due to how old it is, Its still dependable. Its a cute and compact car for four people. I would recommend a Volkswagen beetle convertible to anyone, any day!

Karen C

VW new bug has its coolness but you pay to keep it repaired.

I love my car. It is cyber green. However, there are issues with it. I have put a lot of money into the car and it looks like I will be putting more going forward. I have had every hose replaced and thousands of dollars for little things. They have to take off the front end to fix the headlight. Tonight my windshield wipers stopped working. I got out and lifted them and they started working again. This is not the first time this has happened. I take it in to the repair shop and they cannot find anything wrong with them. The front end is banged up and the fog lights are broken due to the front end being so low to the ground. The cup holders will only hold small cups because it is under the dash. The back hatch only opens after I pop the opener inside the car multiple times. Again they cannot find anything wrong with the opener. The heated seats went into to the repair shop not too soon after I bought it. They repaired it many times. Then the warranty ended, the service repair person told me to keep things from going under the seat. I just gave up and do not use them. I love the turbo part of the car, it makes it feel like a sports car.

Kelsey J

It is small so if you are tall, you'll have to squeeze to fit.

I love that it gets gas mileage. It is green, which is my favorite color. The steering mechanism is good. I really do not have complaints about it.

Negative Owner Reviews

Cathy G

Great starter car for new drivers.

This is a nice little car and is my second Volkswagen. Unfortunately, I was in a situation where I needed a car quickly and the beetle was available. I downgraded from a VW Jetta and there is no comparison. This car is a good starter car and is easy to drive, but has a large blind spot due to the shape of the roof line. I would prefer a 4 door sedan and a more powerful engine.

Jane D

I would never buy a vw again

It is small and is hard to reach under the hood when trying to fix anything. I don't enjoy the way it drives either

Kayla L

It's expensive, but gets great gas mileage.

It falls apart easily and I have put a lot of money into it. When I am driving it will just die. But it is fast!

Katy M

Do not use ethanol for the gas. I have mistakenly put in the wrong gas in before.

My car is reliable. The interior falls apart sometimes. However, it gets me where I need to go.

Caitlin H

Great fun car for a young girl

Many electrical issues. The convertible does not always work smoothly. The headlight constantly goes out. Great on gas. Handles very nice. Small trunk. Much space inside vehicle. Fun car more than a practical car. Standard transmission. Not good in snow .

Izzy P

The 2004 Volkswagen beetle gls convertible is cute but not practical or safe.

Volkswagens are expensive to fix. My beetle 2004 turbo gls convertible has quite a few issues. There is a problem with the gear shifter that has ruined my transmission. I believe there was a recall on it but they stopped fixing it after 10 years. The turbo engine is really touchy and sometimes makes the car jolt. The convertible top is very clunky and loud as well.

Robin H

Beetles are good beach cars

It is not a comfortable ride with the bucket seats. No CD player yet it is reliable. It sounds like I'm underwater when on the speaker cell phone call. It is a woman's car and a convertible. The performance is good with no problems, just not good for long drives.

Volkswagen Beetle Models

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

GL Coupe

100 HP 39-39 MPG 4 Seats

GL

100 HP 39-39 MPG 4 Seats

Satellite Blue Coupe

115 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats

Satellite Blue

115 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats

GLS Coupe

150 HP 26-26 MPG 4 Seats

GLS

150 HP 26-26 MPG 4 Seats

Turbo S Coupe

180 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats

Turbo S

180 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats

GLS Turbo

150 HP 26-26 MPG 4 Seats

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2004 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

4.06

31 Reviews

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Vanessa L on March 21, 2021

Its extremely reliable. I love my car!

My 2004 Volkswagen is an amazing vehicle, other than some engine problems due to how old it is, Its still dependable. Its a cute and compact car for four people. I would recommend a Volkswagen beetle convertible to anyone, any day!

Caitlin H on March 12, 2021

Great fun car for a young girl

Many electrical issues. The convertible does not always work smoothly. The headlight constantly goes out. Great on gas. Handles very nice. Small trunk. Much space inside vehicle. Fun car more than a practical car. Standard transmission. Not good in snow .

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Ranks #8 Small Cars by Owners

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has an average owner rating of 4.06 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #9 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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