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2016 Volkswagen Beetle consumer reviews

$19,795 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Beetle Volkswagen
(28 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Reliability, Style, and Zoooom!

I traded in my Buick Enclave for a VW Beetle over 6 years ago and have loved it nearly every day. The Turbo engine is fantastic. It's been a great little car. The only complaint is that it's not great (at all!) in the snow. Other than that, two thumbs up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice Vehicle

I purchased this car for my daughter and she loves it. The vehicle rides well and is very stylish. She loves it so that’s all that matters.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I’ve only had it 3 days, ask me later!

This car is exactly what I wanted and what I feel I need. Manoeuvrability is fantastic. I love the colour also. In all the years of purchasing new cars, this has been the best experience that I’ve had with the dealership.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Have had no problems with my car.

it is very enjoyable to drive. Great rode car. super mileage and gets attention everywhere you go. Even more enjoyable in nice weather when you put the top down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun and comfortable car I have ever owned.

Great pickup, very roomy inside, soooo comfortable, lots of bells and whistles. Heated seats, side mirror defrost. Great sound system, and the speakers have cool colored lights around them if you want. Love the manual transmission option. I can sit comfortably driving this car for 16 hours straight. I really cannot think of 1 bad thing to say about it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A great car and seems reliable!

So far, I've put over 400miles on my pre-owned 2016 Beetle SE 1.8T coupe. It's been rather comfortable, plenty of power, and is incredibly stylish! My only knacks are minor wind noise from the a pillar, a common problem I've heard, and the seat lacks adjustability for short people. I'll certainly update this review as my ownership continues. 20,850 miles and still under warranty!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value and lots of fun to drive!

I love this car. It’s so much fun to drive. It has great pick up and fantastic fuel economy. It’s far more spacious than it looks and my dog likes the moonroof just as much as I do. The satellite radio is great as expected but what is really impressive is the ability to plug in your iPhone and bring Google Maps on to the navigation screen to see traffic in real time. Great driving, great technology....great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car.

This car does have plenty of leg room. It has a lot of pep too. It's a convertible too! It's a fun car for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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It has way to many electric issues

I feel horrible changing my review but what I’m going through is horrible .I bought the vehicle early October . The vehicle is a certified pre-owned 2016 Volkswagens wagon beetle. The weekend I first had the car the window stopped working . I drive to Boston that same weekend and my tires popped for no reason. I took it in to get fixed. The next repair was the entire cars dash board would stay on after the key was removed and I was able to change gear shifts . The cars dash board would also shut off if the car stopped . The third time I took it for the exact same electric issue and the breaks. I feel so uncomfortable in my car and I have pleaded with Volkswagen. The mechanics to the Volkswagens Representative has agreed that the car is unsafe to drive . I was sold a faulty car . I’m not able to drive this car because I have a fear it’s going to power off while driving . I have requested a vehicle change through Volkswagen and they have agreed against it . I’m in tears over a vehicle I am not able to drive . I have driven that car a week a month with the amount of times I have had to take this car in to service. Vince is a sweet heart . Junior and Anthony have been super accommodating. Andrew made a promise he obviously can’t keep. My first car my dream car has been a disaster.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A beautiful car to own

Turbo engine is very quite but very powerful. the red color makes folks look twice. All the options are make this car very enjoyable to drive. Thanks to Mngr. Bob for his help.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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