Used price:
£3,957 - £14,777
PROS
Larger boot, more efficient engine line-up, lots of safety kit
CONS
Ride is jittery, not as practical as a Golf
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Volkswagen Beetle Reviews
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Older reviews
Convertible (2 reviews)
2012 - 2018
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1999 - 2010
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Used price: £420 - £2,730Read full review
PROS
Iconic style, easy to open roof, well built, economical TDI available
CONS
Cramped in the back, limited and tricky to access boot space, lacks refinement, roof looks ugly when folded down
Hatchback (2 reviews)
2012 - 2018
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Used price: £2,705 - £13,233Read full review
PROS
Retro appeal, comfortable interior, good performance, capable handling, strong reliability and build quality
CONS
Not as practical as the similarly priced Golf, overly firm ride with larger alloys and sports suspension, only really justified if you want a Beetle
1999 - 2010
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Used price: £439 - £2,334Read full review
PROS
Instantly recognisable, funky image, low running costs, available with a TDI engine
CONS
Very cramped in the back, small and awkwardly shaped boot, dated looking interior
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