Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle GLS2014

Includes:BEETLE|GLS
$700
Starting From
51
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 51 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $700
Max $15,000
From $700
Fresh

GLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,999
$5K–$25K
86 listings94,767 avg miles
1.8T
From$3,900
87 listings|$4K–$30K
1.8T Classic
From$7,970
24 listings|$8K–$24K
1.8T Dune
From$8,850
15 listings|$9K–$26K
1.8T S
From$6,999
20 listings|$7K–$27K
1.8T SE
From$9,000
28 listings|$9K–$32K
1.8T SEL
From$6,700
13 listings|$7K–$29K
2.0T
From$1,250
57 listings|$1K–$22K
2.0T Coast
From$12,995
18 listings|$13K–$30K
2.0T Final Edition SEL
From$18,300
11 listings|$18K–$50K
2.0T S
From$11,531
58 listings|$12K–$37K
2.0T SE
From$15,000
44 listings|$15K–$35K
2.5
From$4,450
118 listings|$4K–$27K
2.5 Fender
From$11,995
4 listings|$12K–$20K
GL
From$2,490
7 listings|$2K–$6K
GLS
From$700
51 listings|$700–$15K
R-Line
From$6,900
18 listings|$7K–$25K
S
From$2,900
24 listings|$3K–$15K
SE
From$4,500
8 listings|$5K–$16K
TDI
From$9,995
34 listings|$10K–$21K
Turbo
From$2,000
21 listings|$2K–$14K

2014 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Beetle GLS

Location data for all 2014 Volkswagen Beetle trims combined

37States

California has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2014 Volkswagen Beetle trims

Elevated

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 54 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
54
Complaints
3
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
14V6580002014-20-10
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.

Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.

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20V7850002020-16-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has accumulated 54 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags11
02Electrical System7
03Engine5
04Structure3
05Visibility/wiper3
54 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2014 Volkswagen Beetle trims

23–32mpg combined
·
21-28city
·
27-40hwy
·
$2,500-$2,950/yr

With 14 configurations tested, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle ranges from 23 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Beetle - Automatic (AM-S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city40 hwy~$2,650/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (AM-S6)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city38 hwy~$2,750/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city39 hwy~$2,800/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle Convertible - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city39 hwy~$2,800/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Manual 5-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average
Beetle - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2014 Volkswagen Beetle GLS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the GLS compare to other Volkswagen Beetle trims?

The GLS occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Beetle range. See how it stacks up on the 2014 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GLS?

Maintenance costs for the GLS align with the broader Volkswagen Beetle ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2014 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Beetle GLS?

For the GLS, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Beetle buyer's guide.

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