2008
Volkswagen New Beetle

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$17,475
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Man S
    Starts at
    $17,475
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Man S PZEV
    Starts at
    $17,475
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto S
    Starts at
    $18,550
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto S PZEV
    Starts at
    $18,550
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto SE
    Starts at
    $20,525
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto SE PZEV
    Starts at
    $20,525
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto Black Tie Edition PZEV
    Starts at
    $20,990
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto Black Tie Edition
    Starts at
    $20,990
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto Triple White PZEV
    Starts at
    $20,990
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto Triple White
    Starts at
    $20,990
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Man S
    Starts at
    $23,240
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Man S PZEV
    Starts at
    $23,240
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto S
    Starts at
    $24,315
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto S PZEV
    Starts at
    $24,315
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto SE PZEV
    Starts at
    $25,740
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Auto SE
    Starts at
    $25,740
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Retro styling
Manual or automatic
Coupe or convertible

The good & the bad

The good

Visual appeal, especially of convertible
Ride comfort
Steering response
Resale value

The bad

Backseat space
Cargo space in convertible
Once innovative design now somewhat dated
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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Uncle Pauly from Hot Springs AR.
Owns this car
June 27, 2023

30k 2008 Beetle. Convertible June 2023!

Just had the experience of my lifetime.. Bought a 2008 VW Beetle,, black with tan leather interior, all the bells and whistles on this 30k convertible. Great car loved by his previous owner and now by us. He looks and drives like the day. He rolled off the assembly line.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By William from Lufkin, Texas
Owns this car
May 9, 2023

W3 Transmission

I have a 2008 W3 edition. Car runs amazing, love the white and black exterior trim. Excellent gas mileage, only problem is transmission went out and cast 7k to fix.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle?

The 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Black Tie Edition (2 styles)
  • S (8 styles)
  • SE (4 styles)
  • Triple White (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle?

The 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle?

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Is the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle reliable?

The 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle owners.

Is the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. 88.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.7
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