Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle GLS2018

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
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2018 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Beetle GLS

Location data for all 2018 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 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)

Is the GLS Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

How does the GLS compare to other Volkswagen Beetle trims?

with 51 listings tracked, the GLS sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle GLS?

Budget for standard GLS maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 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 GLS?

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

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