All 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 21,975 - 29,025
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Avg Price
Used
$ 22,327
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Premium fuel user
Only seats four
Awkward audio/navigation setup
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Outstanding engine and DSG gearbox
Exhilarating performance and handling
More content for less $$ than Golf GTI
Fun yet reasonably practical
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Wind noise from the doors/windows
Mushy brake pedal
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New shape is good...
Sharp handling
Lively 2.5L
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Lots of road noise at higher speeds
Back seat still a little tight
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No more flower!
2.0L TSI engine
Fender sound system
Great new look
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