2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews Page 3
Fuel Economy
22 - 35 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(47 Total Reviews)
Fun, Fun, Fun!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I traded in a Lincoln Aviator on this car and I don't miss it a bit! The 2005 Volkswagen Beetle is sooo much fun to drive and turns heads daily. I love it, love it, love it!!!!
Favorite Features
The heated seats are beter than my Lincoln Aviator's were! The seats are comfortable with adequate support.
Suggested Improvements
Was a little disapointed with the gas mileage - I only get 23 mpg city.
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love this car. But here are the negatives in order of importance: Poor visability when backing up. Paint chips off easily inside and out. Problems with flaps and windows (recall).
Favorite Features
It's a convertible, with quick up and down of roof.
Suggested Improvements
Eliminate the flaps, give it better paint, and better visability.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Yes, it is fun to drive but not comfy.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
Review
I bought the car for the fuel economy and the looks. I have a large SUV and wanted something else to run around in to save gas when I am not hauling tons of kids. I get around 29 mpg both highway 60% and city 40%. I can't get the fuel economy that is stated. I am not a lead foot either. Check this before you buy one. This car is really meant for no more then two people in terms of comfort. I would hate to take a trip in this. The seats are not comfortable at all. They need to build them like domestic seats are built here. Teens hate the back seat. Up to 13 years is O.K. but isn't comfy. Also my dash and handles are peeling the top layer already, I'm not hard on vehicles.
Favorite Features
I love the room inside. It is a compact car but with penty of room and I can park where others can not. It has been a reliable car as well with very few problems.
Suggested Improvements
Give it better seats! I wish they would check MPG before they sell them, I am very dissappointed at the fuel usage. My SUV gets better MPG than was on the sticker. The interior is cheap.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
New Beetle "Flint Edition" Convertible
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Review
This car is fun to drive. It's easy on the wallet when it comes to the gas pump. It is roomy enough for two adults or two adults and two kids under 5 feet tall (rear seat). I have only had it for three weeks, but it seems like a good choice for a sub-compact. If they would've had the turbo diesel, we would've gotten it.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Very bad visibility when backing up and when checking the road behind you.
Loving my 2005 New Beetle Convertible!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This is my second New Beetle, the first being a 1999 New Beetle, 5-speed manual, and not a turbo. The first time I drove my 2005 turbo on the highway, it felt so good - when I wanted to pass a big motor home or semi truck, no problem! Just step on the gas and I was there! The fuel economy on this vehicle is amazing, too - I have averaged of 29 miles per gallon so far, with a total mileage so far on the vehicle of about 8,000 miles. And fun to drive - nothing could beat it!
Favorite Features
The way that the New Beetle feels on the road is my favorite thing about it.
Suggested Improvements
The only improvement I can think of that could be made is if they offered the VW New Beetle in a hybrid.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
A good value and fun!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
My second bug and not as sprightly as my '01 Turbo coupe. It's a very heavy small car (3200 lbs.) and has a solid road feel. Even with the 1.8t and the 5 speed it craves another 30-40 hp. Fuel economy is not great. (EPA is 25 city-30 hwy.) My best mileage is only 24.2 mpg in mostly highway driving. You might get 30 mpg-if you still drive 55 mph on the freeway! With a lead foot in town you can expect about 21-22 mpg. The culprit is the gearing; it's "short" in order to aid acceleration but the engine turns over a fuel-wasting 3700 rpm at 80 mph! An overdrive 6th gear would help mpg and noise! Otherwise it is a fun, solidly built convertible with a tight top. No troubles at 5K miles.
Favorite Features
The 17" wheel & tire package--a steal at $400! Also the "sport seats" look great but they are a little narrow for us big guys. Generates comments everywhere you go and guys get to meet a lot of cute women who want one! (But do they question your manhood for driving one!?!?) The debate rages on!
Suggested Improvements
The trunk lid is hard to close and there's no handle or button so it smudges with fingerprints where you open it--annoying after a detail job! "Auto drop" windows (which lower when opening doors) need to work more quickly. Better fuel economy. More hp and a 6th gear would help this car immensely!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
2005 Beetle Conv 1.8T Turbo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Very surprised at this car after we bought it. Wife wanted a cute conv with a little get up and go but what we got was one of the funnest cars we have owned with good looks and more than enough performance in the city and on the freeway.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Love it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
Review
I was really nervous plunking down $22,000 cash for this car, but so far I'm thrilled with it. It's so comfortable -- tons of room inside. The engine has lots of power and it's getting more than 40MPG. I debated between a hybrid and this, and I'm so glad I got this -- it's so much more fun to drive compared to the relatively blah hybrids. The back seat is really, really tight -- not a problem for me since I have no kids, but if you need to use the back seat for anything more than storing stuff, you probably shoudl think twice. But I really have no complaints at all.
Favorite Features
Definitely the roomy interior -- it feels like a much larger car.
Suggested Improvements
None--so far it's perfect!
Fun to drive.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
The VW convertible is fun to drive, fast, and easty to operate. However, the driver's seat does is not comfortable and provide lumbar support for the older nostalgic drivers.
Favorite Features
The convertible roof.
Suggested Improvements
Improve the driver's seat to include lumbar support and electric adjustments.
VW Beetle ~ Still Alive & Kickn'
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It's simple. In the 60's and 70's I loved my various VW Bugs, so why not try an updated version? I really feel at home in this car, and I suppose at least in part, that has to do with the fact that my comparatively free-living past is elicited in the experience of driving the new convertible Beetle! (This is also my first VW convertible!) Great gas mileage and most of all the front wheel drive is a welcome change, which at first I feared would ruin it. Also, I strongly suggest spending a little extra for the *turbo.* I have had it with & without. Trust me ~ the extra cash spent is well worth it!
Favorite Features
turbo, look, nostalgic *feel*
Suggested Improvements
More trunk space in convertible is needed. Pouches on backs of seats and other additional storage space required. Tape & CD player should be included in all models. (It only comes with the CD player!)
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