volkswagen

Volkswagen Beetle

Old
model
Volkswagen Beetle

Build Dates

Jul 1999 - Nov 2009

On Sale Dates

Jul 1999 - Nov 2009

Applies To

3 door hatch

Vehicle Type

Small Car

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2001

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2001

The Volkswagen Beetle (LHD) was introduced in Europe late in 1998 and released in Australia in 2000.

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Dual front and side airbags are standard equipment. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a severe crash.

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset
10.45
out of 16
Side Impact
16.00
out of 16
Pole
Not Assessed
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders
0.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection
Not Assessed
Pedestrian Protection
Marginal
ESC
Not Assessed
Overall Score
26.45
out of 37

Safety Assist Technologies

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant