The Volkswagen New Beetle is a hatchback and convertible model, produced 1998–2011, spanning 4 generations with 51 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the New Beetle Coupé (2005-2011), New Beetle Cabrio (2005-2011), New Beetle Cabrio (2003-2005) and New Beetle (1998-2005). Body styles across the New Beetle lineage span hatchback and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The New Beetle Cabrio (2003-2005) generation is the most extensively documented, with 22 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
The Volkswagen New Beetle has 4 generations with 51 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
The Volkswagen New Beetle has been produced 1998–2011. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
The Volkswagen New Beetle is available as Hatchback, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Cabrio (2003-2005)2003–2005 | 106 hp | 12.6 s | 22 | €22k–€35k |
| New Beetle Cabrio (2005-2011)2005–2011 | 107 hp | 12.6 s | 11 | €28k–€39k |