2018 Volkswagen Beetle | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

26 City / 33 -34 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

174

Seats

4

Positive Owner Reviews

Melanie M

Great small car to get from here to there.

I have had no problems with this vehicle at all. It rides very smoothly. I have had it in the winter months and it has driven very well. It is a comfortable car for a smaller vehicle, if you are tall person you may have some difficulties. The car has automatic windows, Bluetooth, cruise control and a digital system.

Diana R

Loved to the max. Easy on the ride and eyes.

The computer program takes a bit of learning, as well as those that fill your gas tank don't put the cap back on correctly. They constantly end up with the sensor strap underneath the cap. We have to double check every time we get gas. The car makes little to no noise so you need to be extremely careful in neighborhoods.

Jade S

Compact and modern. Best car out there.

Sometimes the radio goes blank and it is good for only two people. The interior is a fake leather that looks like its real without worrying about wear and tear. Because of the shape of the trunk it is hard to fit thing in it. I love the look of the car. Easy to park. Keyless start is amazing. Seat warmers are the best. All black interior is a plus too.

Jessica D

2018 VW Beetle Convertible

My 2018 VW Beetle convertible is the series Pink version. They only made a select number of these, and I just love it! The color is more of a mauve than a pink. Despite the fact that it's not a turbo-- it has get up and go! The convertible is very easy to engage and it's quick. The seats are comfortable and the trim is very nice. The backup camera is a great feature!

Jerry S

Part of every detail is important.

I like my car. It's so much fun when I drive. I like my car very much. I like its mileage. It has some special hardware and it helps me be smart on the way. I like my car color.I will use it until its die. I clean every day. But sometimes not. I go for wash or repair for good performance.

Dina H

It is beautiful looking kick-a*s automobile.

Handles like a sports car, takes corners well, no sliding, grips the road, turbo charge, fast pickup, surprises other drivers, great dune color, comfortable, lots of legroom, moo. Roof, heater seats, rear camera,

Tracey W

Convertible Beetle will someday be a collectors car.

The best vehicle I have ever owned. Performance, reliability, and comfort are all 5 star quality. I purchased a convertible. Love my Beetle. I will never own a different brand.

Michael G

VW Beetle Baja Dune Recommendation

Outstanding, fun, fast and economical. Very roomy versus what I anticipated. The vehicle is never boring. The sound system is impeccable and the features are top notch. I would not only recommend the vehicle but buy it all over again given the opportunity.

Negative Owner Reviews

Sasha L

A cute car but could still be better.

Breaks like every other month, color is cute but with black leather interior and a black soft top the car is a soana. So I would say get tan interior. Also the technology in the car could be better. The console rattles a lot when you drive so on long car trips it can drive you crazy and still comes loose after fixing it.

Rachel C

My beetle is the best yay.

My vehicle is a small, compact little Volkswagen beetle. It runs pretty well and is a cute little car. The comfort is good, reliability is good, I haven't had any problems with it yet, and the performance is ok. I love this car because it really is so cute and it fits in small areas because it is compact.

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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174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats

Coast

174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats

SE

174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats

Dune

174 HP 29 MPG 4 Seats

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Reviews

4.69

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Sasha L on June 10, 2021

A cute car but could still be better.

Breaks like every other month, color is cute but with black leather interior and a black soft top the car is a soana. So I would say get tan interior. Also the technology in the car could be better. The console rattles a lot when you drive so on long car trips it can drive you crazy and still comes loose after fixing it.

Sara B on March 8, 2021

I have overall loved driving my car, I feel like it suits me well.

I really have not had any major issues since buying the car. Decent acceleration and breaking, comfortable seats, I love that I can connect my phone with Bluetooth, really enjoy rear view camera and sensors, pretty decent amount of space in the trunk of the car,

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Pros from Owners

Katie M.

It is fast, small, and has pretty good gas mileage. I can fit almost anywhere. It is a cute car so I get a lot of compliments on it. I also enjoy having a convertible because on nice days it is always fun to have the top down while driving.

Brian S.

Pro is that it is very compact and handles well. It is also available to use for many things such as running errands and doing relaxing activities. The beetle is a very useful automobile for these purposes and so much more.

Grace T.

The top comes down, it has very nice heated seats and a very good stereo system. It also has easy access to putting the top up and down. This makes for an enjoyable easy ride. The top down is always an amazing experience.

Cons from Owners

Katie M.

The cons are it is hard to fix and expensive to fix. Luckily nothing has happened to my 2018 but I had a 2008 for a couple years and it was repair after repair on that car. Other than that I love my little car!

Brian S.

Con, is that since it is very compact it does not allow for much seating room other than maybe two to four passengers at a time. Factor in the possibility of wanting to take the occasional road trip and it does not lend itself to the idea of taking passengers plus room for snacks needed along the way.

Grace T.

There is not that much room, and if you have more than 2 people they have to climb into the back seat which is even more cramped. The back seat also does not get that much air flow, so it becomes very hot out there. The trunk is also difficult to open.

Ranks #5 Small Cars by Owners

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has an average owner rating of 4.69 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 31 other Small Cars.

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4.9

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4.88

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle

4.69

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #11 of 31 other Small Cars.

1

2018 FIAT 500e

121 MPG

2

2018 Ford Focus

118 MPG

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle

34 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2018 vw beetle oil type?

Answer: The 2018 VW Beetle's 2 liter 4Cylinder engine is equipped with 6 US quarts of 0W-20 with a filter. Oil and filter changes should be scheduled every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months if using fully synthetic...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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