2017 Volkswagen Beetle Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

23 -24 City / 29 -33 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

170 -210

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Rhonda K

Great car for a person who loves a small, fast car with many great features.

It runs very well, no problems at all. It's great on gas it rides very smooth, it has many features for example I have the Bluetooth system, navigation system along with heated seats great air conditioning nice speakers. It also allows me to change the color around the speaker to either red, blue or white.

Mary C

Advantages of owning a Volkswagen Beetle.

I maintain my car, so I do not have issues so far. My vehicle is very reliable. Best choice I have made. This car is also very reliable for people who travel for work or pleasure. This car is also fuel efficient and great for highways mileage.

Tiffany M

Red Convertible Bug perfect for cruising

My Volkswagen beetle convertible is a perfect car for just cruising. When it comes to driving long distances, the beetle tends to be uncomfortable for the driver and the rest of the passengers. The seats are not comfortable, and the space is very limited. On top of that beetle does not have good gas mileage. However it is a perfect car for cruising. I enjoy riding with the top down and it drives very nicely.

Jay m

Love my beetle

I finally understand love

Mikaela D

A vehicle for warmer climes.

Literally the only problem I have with my beetle is the window seal mechanism freezing in the winter. By that I mean how when you unlock the vehicle the window drops an inch out of the rubber seal so that you can open the door. In Midwest ice storms the window will freeze in the seal, forcing you to pull the door open putting strain on the window and the rubber, or use a credit card to break the ice preventing the window from dropping out of the seal. This car would probably be perfect in warmer climes.

dana P

It is small and compact, so there isn't a lot of room for larger objects if you are moving houses or buying furniture.

The Volkswagen Beetle has been my dream car since I was a little girl. I love the way it looks, and it drives smoothly. It is new, and I've never had a new car before. I love that it has built-in navigation and all of the modern conveniences my old car didn't have.

Whitney V

It is fun to drive with the top down.

Like that it is small and easy to drive. Not so great for taking people due to space in back seat. Trunk space is limited.

Di Marti

Big, small-sized car

I adore my 2017 Beetle. It is fun to drive, smooth, comfortable, feels stable and handles perfectly. It accelerates fast, like a bigger car, making highway driving easy. I’ve driven rental compact cara that drive horribly and don’t accelerate fast enough, that is not a problem with the Beetle despite its “small” size - it’s not that small. There’s also no road noise as the car feels pretty sturdy and overall well made and even maybe a little luxurious compared to other

Negative Owner Reviews

Joe S

The design is nice but it could use better gas mileage

It's not great on gas for the size of the car and it could be better

Volkswagen Beetle Models

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

1.8T Fleet

170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats

1.8T S

170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats

1.8T Classic

170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats

1.8T SE

170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats

#PinkBeetle

170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats

1.8T Dune

170 HP 27 MPG 4 Seats

1.8T SEL

170 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats

R-Line 2.0T SEL

210 HP 26 MPG 4 Seats

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

4.21

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5 stars

64%

4 stars

13%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

1 star

Susan L on June 16, 2021

Makes me feel young, the colorful interior and large sunroof are so fun.

I love the trunk space I can fit two bicycles. Love the faux leather, easy to clean. Love how fun it is to drive and all the fun colors make me happy. Wish I had more upgraded features. Somewhat hard to service, and parts are not always readily available. It is fun to drive!

Samantha R on April 5, 2021

Cute, comfy, not too many flaws.

I love my car. It is comfortable, great sound system, and gets me where I need to go. The only downside is the performance in the snowy months. My car will slide in the snow instead of going through it. The heated seats help with waiting for the snow to melt though!

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Ranks #2 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle has an average owner rating of 4.21 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 35 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #12 of 35 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle A Good Car?

My 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is a good vehicle to my standards, because this vehicle serves the purposes I intend to use it for, as in driving to places.

Jacob R.

Yes it is very sturdy and roomy good for teenagers! Compact car that has plenty of legroom and very good on gas.

kay L.

Yes I drove a Volkswagen in the early 1970 the newer bugs are great on gas, real I left they seem to be as long as you drive a manual I would not buy a automatic transmission problem

Gabby J.

It's great! It is able to get me places easily and efficiently. The gas mileage is just perfect for my commute everyday.

Dina C.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is reliable for me, since it still works and serves my purposes. The clock is one hour behind though but it’s fine.

Connie B.

Not that I am aware of, it just only has 2 doors and no backseat so no storage space to keep a lot of groceries

Nadine B.

So far so good it’s a turbo 1.8 so it's quick I have I have always found Volkswagen reliable it I'm not a mechanic so as for now it runs great. I have had no problems at all it gets me from A to B

Debra N.

It is pretty reliable for the most part. Sometimes breaks down, but I think the summer heat has been getting to the engine.

Elton W.

Is The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle A Good Value?

The Volkswagen beetle is around 2900. It's a decent price for the size, and it is very good on glass.

Til B.

I paid $12,000 it’s a great value great investment, reasonable I have had since 2017 not a problem at all very good value

stacy O.

Around $2,500. It is a pretty good value for this one. I hear my friends with a similar brand where it is less and breaking down all the time.

Brittany B.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2017 Volkswagen Beetle Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Volkswagen Beetle Models

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Ranks #12 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle A Good Car?

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