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Volkswagen New Beetle

Years1998–2011
Generations4
Total variants51
Body stylesHatchback · Convertible
PlatformVolkswagen Group A4 platform
DesignerJ Mays · Freeman Thomas · Peter Schreyer
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg · Mexico: Puebla · Vietnam: Hai Phong
PredecessorBeetle
SuccessorBeetle
AwardsNorth American Car of the Year (1999)
Also known asBeetle (Mexico) · Bjalla

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a hatchback and convertible model, produced 1998–2011, spanning 4 generations with 51 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the New Beetle Coupé (2005-2011), New Beetle Cabrio (2005-2011), New Beetle Cabrio (2003-2005) and New Beetle (1998-2005). Body styles across the New Beetle lineage span hatchback and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The New Beetle Cabrio (2003-2005) generation is the most extensively documented, with 22 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 4

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Volkswagen New Beetle have?

The Volkswagen New Beetle has 4 generations with 51 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volkswagen New Beetle produced?

The Volkswagen New Beetle has been produced 1998–2011. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volkswagen New Beetle?

The Volkswagen New Beetle is available as Hatchback, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

A4 LCIPlatform · 2 body variants
A4Platform · 1 body variant
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What would this actually cost you?

29,935Estimated total · €5,987 per year
  • Depreciation9,896
  • Fuel / energy9,909
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,380

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 2

Volkswagen New Beetle: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Beetle
    Mexico
  • Bjalla
Across · Convertible

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
New Beetle Cabrio (2003-2005)2003–2005106 hp12.6 s22€22k–€35k★ 2.7
New Beetle Cabrio (2005-2011)2005–2011107 hp12.6 s11€28k–€39k★ 2.1

Equipment

New Beetle Coupé (2005-2011)

Does the Volkswagen New Beetle have parking sensors?
Optional (rear)on all versions
Does the Volkswagen New Beetle have cruise control?
Standardon 5 of 6 versions
Does the Volkswagen New Beetle have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions