How much does the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle cost?

The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle has a starting MSRP of $17,475, ranging up to $25,740 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $17,475; S PZEV from $17,475; SE from $20,525; SE PZEV from $20,525.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle offers up to 27.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle come in?

The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle is available in 4 trims (12 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

4 trims · 12 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$17,475 – $25,740

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$17,475

Typical monthly

$346/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Volkswagen Beetle trims

S
4 configurations
MSRP
$17,475 – $24,315
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.1
Max towing
—
S PZEV
4 configurations
MSRP
$17,475 – $24,315
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.1
Max towing
—
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,525 – $25,740
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.1
Max towing
—
SE PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,525 – $25,740
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
27.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Volkswagen Beetle trim specifications
Spec	S4 configurations	S PZEV4 configurations	SE2 configurations	SE PZEV2 configurations
MSRP	$17,475 – $24,315	$17,475 – $24,315	$20,525 – $25,740	$20,525 – $25,740
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/28	20/28	20/29	20/29
Horsepower	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas
Seating	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	27.1	27.1	27.1	27.1
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sgas
S PZEVgas
SEgas
SE PZEVgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
S PZEVregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
SE PZEVregular unleaded
Cylinders: SI5
S PZEVI5
SEI5
SE PZEVI5
Displacement: S2.5 L
S PZEV2.5 L
SE2.5 L
SE PZEV2.5 L
Horsepower: S150 hp
S PZEV150 hp
SE150 hp
SE PZEV150 hp
Torque: S170 lb-ft
S PZEV170 lb-ft
SE170 lb-ft
SE PZEV170 lb-ft
Transmission: S5-speed manual
S PZEV5-speed manual
SE6-speed shiftable automatic
SE PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
S PZEVfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
SE PZEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SHatchback
S PZEVHatchback
SEHatchback
SE PZEVHatchback
Doors: S3
S PZEV3
SE3
SE PZEV3
Seating: S4
S PZEV4
SE4
SE PZEV4
Length: S161.1 in
S PZEV161.1 in
SE161.1 in
SE PZEV161.1 in
Width: S67.9 in
S PZEV67.9 in
SE67.9 in
SE PZEV67.9 in
Height: S59 in
S PZEV59 in
SE59 in
SE PZEV59 in
Wheelbase: S98.8 in
S PZEV98.8 in
SE98.8 in
SE PZEV98.8 in
Ground clearance: S4.6 in
S PZEV4.6 in
SE4.6 in
SE PZEV4.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S12 cu ft
S PZEV12 cu ft
SE12 cu ft
SE PZEV12 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S27.1 cu ft
S PZEV27.1 cu ft
SE27.1 cu ft
SE PZEV27.1 cu ft
Curb weight: S2,884 lbs
S PZEV2,884 lbs
SE2,965 lbs
SE PZEV2,965 lbs
Fuel tank: S14.5 gal
S PZEV14.5 gal
SE14.5 gal
SE PZEV14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S23
S PZEV23
SE23
SE PZEV23
City MPG: S20
S PZEV20
SE20
SE PZEV20
Highway MPG: S28
S PZEV28
SE29
SE PZEV29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	S PZEV	SE	SE PZEV
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I5	I5	I5	I5
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	3	3
Seating	4	4	4	4
Length	161.1 in	161.1 in	161.1 in	161.1 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	59 in	59 in	59 in	59 in
Wheelbase	98.8 in	98.8 in	98.8 in	98.8 in
Ground clearance	4.6 in	4.6 in	4.6 in	4.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12 cu ft	12 cu ft	12 cu ft	12 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	27.1 cu ft	27.1 cu ft	27.1 cu ft	27.1 cu ft
Curb weight	2,884 lbs	2,884 lbs	2,965 lbs	2,965 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	23	23
City MPG	20	20	20	20
Highway MPG	28	28	29	29