Used
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
SE
Habanero Orange Metallic•Beige
$29,990
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
4 trims · 12 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
Volkswagen Beetle for sale
1 live listing from $29,990 · median $29,990
- 9,047 mi
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Beetle? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
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 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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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
- —
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
- —
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
- —
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
- —
| 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
- SgasS PZEVgasSEgasSE PZEVgas
- Fuel type
- Sregular unleadedS PZEVregular unleadedSEregular unleadedSE PZEVregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SI5S PZEVI5SEI5SE PZEVI5
- Displacement
- S2.5 LS PZEV2.5 LSE2.5 LSE PZEV2.5 L
- Horsepower
- S150 hpS PZEV150 hpSE150 hpSE PZEV150 hp
- Torque
- S170 lb-ftS PZEV170 lb-ftSE170 lb-ftSE PZEV170 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S5-speed manualS PZEV5-speed manualSE6-speed shiftable automaticSE PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Sfront wheel driveS PZEVfront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveSE PZEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SHatchbackS PZEVHatchbackSEHatchbackSE PZEVHatchback
- Doors
- S3S PZEV3SE3SE PZEV3
- Seating
- S4S PZEV4SE4SE PZEV4
- Length
- S161.1 inS PZEV161.1 inSE161.1 inSE PZEV161.1 in
- Width
- S67.9 inS PZEV67.9 inSE67.9 inSE PZEV67.9 in
- Height
- S59 inS PZEV59 inSE59 inSE PZEV59 in
- Wheelbase
- S98.8 inS PZEV98.8 inSE98.8 inSE PZEV98.8 in
- Ground clearance
- S4.6 inS PZEV4.6 inSE4.6 inSE PZEV4.6 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S12 cu ftS PZEV12 cu ftSE12 cu ftSE PZEV12 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- S27.1 cu ftS PZEV27.1 cu ftSE27.1 cu ftSE PZEV27.1 cu ft
- Curb weight
- S2,884 lbsS PZEV2,884 lbsSE2,965 lbsSE PZEV2,965 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S14.5 galS PZEV14.5 galSE14.5 galSE PZEV14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S23S PZEV23SE23SE PZEV23
- City MPG
- S20S PZEV20SE20SE PZEV20
- Highway MPG
- S28S PZEV28SE29SE PZEV29
| 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 |
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2008 Volkswagen Beetle FAQ
- 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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $29,990.
- 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.