Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle GSR2016

Includes:BEETLE|GSR

GSR Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$7,789
$8K–$25K
50 listings90,000 avg miles
1.8T
From$6,450
80 listings|$6K–$26K
1.8T Classic
From$7,900
23 listings|$8K–$21K
1.8T Denim
From$15,000
7 listings|$15K–$23K
1.8T Dune
From$8,785
11 listings|$9K–$33K
1.8T S
From$10,800
29 listings|$11K–$29K
1.8T SE
From$7,789
21 listings|$8K–$29K
1.8T SEL
From$10,628
9 listings|$11K–$30K
2.0T
From$6,885
67 listings|$7K–$41K
2.0T Coast
From$12,393
10 listings|$12K–$30K
2.0T Final Edition SEL
From$20,485
14 listings|$20K–$44K
2.0T S
From$8,693
72 listings|$9K–$38K
2.0T SE
From$13,899
50 listings|$14K–$38K
2.5
From$2,500
112 listings|$3K–$21K
2.5 Fender
From$11,500
5 listings|$12K–$23K
GL
From$2,490
7 listings|$2K–$10K
GLS
From$700
30 listings|$700–$20K
R-Line
From$7,995
26 listings|$8K–$23K
S
From$2,900
15 listings|$3K–$15K
SE
From$2,815
7 listings|$3K–$15K
TDI
From$9,498
46 listings|$9K–$22K
Triple White Edition
From$8,300
5 listings|$8K–$13K
Turbo
From$6,500
20 listings|$7K–$18K
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Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trims

Moderate

With 1 recalls and 59 complaints, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
59
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
22V9450002022-21-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 59 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags42
02Unknown Or Other2
03Steering2
04Air Bags,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes1
05Power Train,vehicle Speed Control1
59 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle trims

26–28mpg combined
·
23-25city
·
30-33hwy
·
$2,200-$2,350/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle ranges from 26 to 28 MPG combined across 9 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Beetle - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle Dune - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Dune Convertible - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr6/10 Average
Beetle - Automatic (AM-S6)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Beetle - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (AM-S6)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Convertible - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

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

GSR Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle GSR

How does the GSR compare to other Volkswagen Beetle trims?

the GSR sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle GSR?

Budget for standard GSR maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Beetle GSR?

The best model year for the Volkswagen Beetle GSR comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volkswagen Beetle overview.

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