Volkswagen Beetle
Prices start at: €22,295
Engines: Pet: 1.2-litre (105bhp), 1.4 (150bhp); Dsl: 2.0 TDI (150bhp).
Bodystyle: Hatchback.
Plus Points: Picked up a bit in popularity as smaller engines came to its rescue. Classic looks and a bit of fun.
Minus Points: Doesn’t have pulling power of new MINI or Fiat 500.
Best Buy: 1.2-litre 105bhp.
Final Answer: Yes, it is a different sort of buy.
Motorshow says: 
(1.5 / 5)
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.2TSI 105HP | B1 | €22,295.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0TDI 110HP | A3 | €24,855.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | DSN 1.2TSI 105HP | B1 | €24,465.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | DSN 2.0TDI 110HP | A3 | €26,990.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | DSN 2.0TDI DSG 110HP | A4 | €28,995.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | SPT 1.4TSI 150HP | B2 | €28,885.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | SPT 1.4TSI DSG 150HP | B1 | €30,595.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | SPT 2.0TDI 150HP | A4 | €31,560.00 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | SPT 2.0TDI DSG 150HP | B1 | €33,270.00 |
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