Volkswagen · Cars · 2005
Volkswagen New Beetle (2005)
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Status
CertifiedLong track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size1984 cc
Fuel TypeRegular Gasoline
Transmission5 speed manual
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG23 MPG
Volkswagen New Beetle Comparison with Similar Vehicles
| Volkswagen New Beetle (this vehicle) |  Hyundai Kona FWD |  Toyota Corolla Cross |  GMC Yukon XL 4WD |  GMC Yukon 2WD |  Buick Encore GX AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| Engine Capacity | 1984 cc | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
About
The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is a certified safe and reliable choice, boasting a strong safety record with no recalls or complaints on record. This hatchback offers a balanced performance with respectable fuel efficiency for its class.
Pros
- Certified safety status
- No recalls on record
- No complaints on record
- Good combined MPG
Cons
- CO2 score not available
- GHG score not available
Complaints
No complaints on record.
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Status history
Fair→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
Fair→Fair27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 64. 623 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Fair17 May 2026
Lemon Score: 60. Auto-inferred from 241 data points.