Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition2018

Includes:BEETLE|Final Edition

Final Edition Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$12,250
$12K–$31K
64 listings53,906 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
Data coming soon
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Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trims

Low Concern

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 16 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
24V8340002024-30-10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal 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 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has accumulated 16 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags5
02Electrical System4
03Unknown Or Other2
04Fuel System, Gasoline,air Bags1
05Air Bags,seats,unknown Or Other1
16 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trims

29mpg combined
·
26city
·
33-34hwy
·
$2,350/yr

At 29 MPG combined, the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 4 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim
Beetle - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Dune - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Dune Convertible - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

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

Final Edition Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition

How does the Final Edition compare to other Volkswagen Beetle trims?

The Final Edition occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Beetle range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition?

Maintenance costs for the Final Edition align with the broader Volkswagen Beetle ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition?

For the Final Edition, 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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