VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
1998–2010 · 146 trims available
At a Glance
NEW BEETLE OVERVIEW
Year Range
1998–2010
Total Configurations
146
Best MyCar Score
69.2 / 100
Price Range (Used)
$15,900–$27,390
Trim Levels
2010 CONFIGURATIONS
Showing 2010 trims. Select a year above for full details.
Trim Guide
UNDERSTANDING NEW BEETLE TRIMS
Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.
| Trim | Body | Avg MPG | Avg HP | Avg MSRP | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL | Hatchback | 24 | 115 | $16,588 | 65 |
| 2.5 | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $17,718 | 68 |
| 2.5 PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $17,718 | 68 |
| GL TDI | Hatchback | 35 | 95 | $17,900 | 66 |
| S PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $18,013 | 69 |
| S | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $18,013 | 69 |
| GLS | Hatchback | 24 | 115 | $18,219 | 64 |
| 2.5L | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $19,040 | 69 |
| 2.5L PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $19,040 | 69 |
| GLS TDI | Hatchback | 35 | 94 | $19,391 | 66 |
| TDI | Hatchback | 34 | 100 | $19,438 | 69 |
| GL 1.8T | Hatchback | 24 | 150 | $19,590 | 66 |
| Sport | Hatchback | 24 | 150 | $20,250 | 66 |
| GLS 1.8T | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,368 | 64 |
| 2.5L Final Edition PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,390 | 69 |
| 2.5L Final Edition | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,390 | 69 |
| 2.5L Red Rock Edition PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,390 | 69 |
| 2.5L Red Rock Edition | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,390 | 69 |
| SE | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,525 | 68 |
| SE PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,525 | 68 |
| Bi-Color Edition | Hatchback | 23 | 115 | $20,745 | 65 |
| Triple White PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,990 | 68 |
| Black Tie Edition | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,990 | 68 |
| Triple White | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,990 | 68 |
| Black Tie Edition PZEV | Hatchback | 23 | 150 | $20,990 | 68 |
| GL | Convertible | 23 | 115 | $21,451 | 64 |
| GLX 1.8T | Hatchback | 24 | 150 | $21,876 | 64 |
| 2.5 PZEV | Convertible | 22 | 150 | $22,718 | 67 |
| GLS | Convertible | 23 | 115 | $23,081 | 63 |
| 2.5 | Convertible | 22 | 150 | $23,452 | 67 |
| Turbo S | Hatchback | 23 | 180 | $23,597 | 65 |
| S PZEV | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $23,778 | 67 |
| S | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $23,778 | 67 |
| GL 1.8T | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $24,688 | 64 |
| GLS 1.8T | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $25,698 | 63 |
| SE | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $25,740 | 67 |
| SE PZEV | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $25,740 | 67 |
| Dark Flint Edition | Convertible | 22 | 115 | $25,790 | 64 |
| Triple White PZEV | Convertible | 22 | 150 | $25,990 | 66 |
| 2.5L | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $25,990 | 67 |
| Triple White | Convertible | 22 | 150 | $25,990 | 66 |
| GLX 1.8T | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $26,138 | 64 |
| 2.5L PZEV | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $26,190 | 67 |
| 2.5L Blush Edition PZEV | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $26,990 | 67 |
| 2.5L Blush Edition | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $26,990 | 67 |
| 2.5L Final Edition | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $27,390 | 67 |
| 2.5L Final Edition PZEV | Convertible | 23 | 150 | $27,390 | 67 |
| GLS TDi | Hatchback | 38 | 90 | — | 65 |
| Base | Hatchback | 23 | 115 | — | 66 |
| TDi | Hatchback | 38 | 90 | — | 68 |
Specs Summary
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A NEW BEETLE
| Spec | Entry Level | Top Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15,900 | $27,390 |
| MPG (combined) | 22 combined | 38 combined |
| Horsepower | 90 HP | 180 HP |
| Seating | 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Body Types | Convertible | Convertible, Hatchback |
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