2014 Volkswagen Beetle Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 -29 City / 27 -39 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
140 -210
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kelsey C
It is small, but roomie and you have a big trunk.
I love my car because it is small and cute. It is good on gas, but long distance it is not so that sucks. And it is very spacious for a small car.
accountCircle Kim W
Little red 2014 VW beetle.
It has far more space in it than you would think. It is fast. I like the color and that there's lights on the inside. I have had the car for 6 years and never had any issues. The only downside is that services are expensive. I just did a 50,000 mile service and spent $1600. I love my car.
accountCircle Alyssa M
The yellow bug: amazing fun car but with the best comes some downfalls.
Car is very nice only issue I go through is the fact that the hubcaps come off very easily. When hitting a little bump or anything they come off. Sound system is very well and it is a lot more spacious than people believe. Also, very good on gas! Another thing to add would be winter time it is not the best. The care is not great in the snow and can be very hard to drive and gets stuck often.
accountCircle Noah M
It has a red trim and a glossy black plastic around the entire car.
Great speed. I have never had any problems with this car. It is absolutely the best car I have ever had and I do not think I will be switching cars until I absolutely have to. It gets me to and from where I need to go and it has new things that were just put into it so I can connect my phone to it and use maps and connect my Bluetooth to it for music to play.
accountCircle Madison E
Love my beetle - her name is Janet.
I love my beetle - electrical issues have been a problem in the 2 years I have owned it. If it is really windy out the car will sway a bit. It gets great gas mileage. My tire pressure light has been on for over a year despite consistently filling them with air.
accountCircle Kris Petersen
Cutest car ever!
Fast, fun, large wheels, looks great even after 5 years. The interior is very sporty and nice looking and stylish.
accountCircle Cynthia R
The shift is a bit different.
My little beetle is fun to drive. I get great gas mileage, and it is cute. There is nothing I do not like about it.
accountCircle Michael G
It is a super fun vehicle that is a good all-around car.
I really enjoy my beetle because it is sporty and fun. It has a very fast acceleration rate and gets good gas mileage. There's also very comfortable and has enough room for my family – to include my kids. And it's German engineering, so why would we ever complain about that?

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Leigha S
Cute car, but very basic and cheesy!
Very basic. Cute car but has had some mechanical issues. Very poor gas mileage. Nice and fast. Nice trunk space. Not very good back seat space. Center console is very cheesy. Radio is not the best. Very small mirrors and very bad blind spots. Nice rims.
accountCircle Jessica M
Never had any major issues at all. Everything was minor which we fixed quickly.
The performance is great. I have had it 5 years and there's never been a major issue. My issues come with the size of the interior in which the trunk is build awkwardly. It is hard to put things in it for my arts and crafts projects. Also, it does not seem to be enough room for my kids so we tend to take my husband's car more.
accountCircle Fab P
Good looking impractical car.
Good looking care, good gas mileage, good size for one or two. Small trunk, not cheap to maintain and hard on suspension. Fairly quiet on highway, good sound system/radio. Enough storage small glove box. Well built. Expensive to buy but overall reliable if properly maintained.
accountCircle Allison T
Helpful tips about the beetle.
I love the style of my bug. One thing I wish was better was the way it rides, it's loud when I drive and makes it difficult to talk on the phone over my hands free. It's also rough when braking as well as I do not have a sunroof. Other than that I love how they use the old bug and made it modern so we can keep loving them.

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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2.5L Entry Coupe
170 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T Entry Coupe
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T Entry
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2.5L Entry
170 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2.5L Coupe
170 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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2.5L
170 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T Coupe
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2.5L w/Sun Coupe
170 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T w/Sun
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2.5L w/Sun
170 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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1.8T w/Sun Coupe
170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

4.62
76 Reviews
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5 stars 68%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Alyssa M on June 20, 2021
The yellow bug: amazing fun car but with the best comes some downfalls.
Car is very nice only issue I go through is the fact that the hubcaps come off very easily. When hitting a little bump or anything they come off. Sound system is very well and it is a lot more spacious than people believe. Also, very good on gas! Another thing to add would be winter time it is not the best. The care is not great in the snow and can be very hard to drive and gets stuck often.
accountCircle Kim W on March 7, 2021
Little red 2014 VW beetle.
It has far more space in it than you would think. It is fast. I like the color and that there's lights on the inside. I have had the car for 6 years and never had any issues. The only downside is that services are expensive. I just did a 50,000 mile service and spent $1600. I love my car.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Richard K.

Dependable, comfortable, good gas mileage, quick and responsive. Stylish. I really like the heated leather seats and that they match the interior color with the color of the car. No cons. I love this car.

likeFilled Kay L.

Our 2014 Volkswagen is relatively maintenance free. The seating in both the front and back seats is comfortable, with plenty of legroom, and driving the bug is easy to manage on the highway as well as parking.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Richard K.

There are no cons to this car. The only thing negative about this model is that Volkswagen has determined that they are not going to make them anymore. Which is a shame because the style is unique and is not copied by any other car maker.

dislikeFilled Kay L.

One negative is that the back seat does not lay down flat, which makes it difficult to load many groceries. Also, the trunk latch broke about 13 times, before the mechanics were finally able to fix it.

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Owners

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 39 other Small Cars.

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2014 Volkswagen Eos
4.75
2
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2014 Subaru WRX
4.71
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2014 Volkswagen Beetle
4.62

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #7 of 39 other Small Cars.

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2014 FIAT 500e
122 MPG
2
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta
48 MPG
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2014 Volkswagen Beetle
39 MPG

Is The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle A Good Car?

Overall yes, I like how the vehicle is easy to drive around in, although the comfort level in not good for long trips.
Michael S.
Yes it is a good vehicle. It has a lot of good features about it. It has a top that goes down. A radio, good steering, great mileage, and so much more.
Kirstie P.
Yes it is a good car, it is very small which could be more dangerous. But that's just how it's made and I love it for small people like me.
Jasmine P.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

Yes, I would say that the vehicle is very reliable and I take good care of the vehicle and keep up the maintenance as well.
Michael S.
It is very reliable and comfortable. It does not have that many problems. Volkswagen is supposed to be a good company
Rob G.
It is very reliable, the convertible always works quick and easy. There are no problems with it but mine is fairly new.
Naomi W.

Is The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle A Good Value?

Brand new it was around $22,000, so it was a pricey at the time of purchase I thought. And the value of the car has gone down a lot since the time of purchase.
Michael S.
It costed me around $15000 and also was able to get insurance. It's a good deal. The Volkswagen is a great brand and has affordability.
Danielle C.
15,000 is the cost of the car. I would say it is pricey for what it's worth. I would like more for what I get, for safety reasons
China R.

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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety