Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. A global cultural icon known for its bug-like design, the Beetle is widely regarded as one of the most influential cars of the 20th century. Its production period of 65 years is the longest for any single generation of automobile. With 21.5 million units produced over twenty locations worldwide, the Beetle is the best-selling car of a single platform in history and the second best-selling car nameplate of the 20th century.
Wikipedia →Specs — 2019
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Class
- compact car
- Engine
- gasoline engine
- Designer
- Ferdinand Porsche
- Origin
- Germany
- Succeeded by
- Volkswagen Golf
- Height
- 1,500 mm
- Units built
- 21,529,464
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 2019
14 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 model year.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 4
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 2
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 2
- ENGINE
- 2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
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