Volkswagen Beetle 1998 Hatchback

This generation of Volkswagen Beetle has been produced from October, 1998 to September, 2005. We can provide information about 11 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 3.2 litres and power of from 75 to 224 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 90 to 100 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (8 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Beetle 1998 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7 to 11.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.1 to 6.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Beetle 1998 hatchback petrol engine version is Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4, consuming 7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Beetle 1998 hatchback diesel - Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Beetle real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +6% for petrol engines and +10% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Beetle modification.

Volkswagen Beetle 1998 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 168 to 286 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 138 to 176 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Beetle with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4 which produces an average of 168 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Beetle diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI - 138 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.7 seconds has Volkswagen New Beetle RSI version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4 reaching this speed only in 14.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 225 km/h for the 3.2 petrol 6-cylinder 224 hp version (Volkswagen New Beetle RSI).

Lenght of Volkswagen Beetle is 408 cm, it is medium size car. Volkswagen Beetle gross weight is from 1620 to 1815 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Volkswagen (VW) is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1800 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Beetle repair costs are 1300 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Beetle 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Beetle for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Volkswagen Beetle in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Beetle prices and costs.

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Volkswagen Beetle safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Beetle has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Beetle is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Beetle got two stars.

Volkswagen Beetle prices

Volkswagen Beetle 1998 - 2005 hatchback price in Latvia is from 500 € to 3600 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Beetle price is very high - Volkswagen Beetle is approximately for 47 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1998 - 2005 prices). Volkswagen Beetle high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Volkswagen (VW) could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.