2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Review

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 161.10 in length and 59.10 in height. Made in Mexico, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle has 9 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,850 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO and uses 22 - 24 of gasoline in the city and 22 - 24 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: New Beetle
Trims Available: 9
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $23,850 USD
MPG: 23 City / 30 HWY
Tires: 225/45R17
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen New Beetle 2004 Trims

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8L Convertible

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0L

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0L Convertible

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 1.9L TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 36 - 38 City / 42 - 46 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8L

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2.0L

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2.0L Convertible

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.9L TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 36 - 38 City / 42 - 46 HWY

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 1.8L

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 23 City / 30 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWFE21C24M402473
  • 3VWFE21C34M401333
  • 3VWFE31C14M409422
  • 3VWFE31C14M413325
  • 3VWFE31C24M413267
  • 3VWFE31C24M415455
  • 3VWFE31C34M406117
  • 3VWFE31C44M405493
  • 3VWFE31C44M410290
  • 3VWFE31C54M415904
  • 3VWFE31C64M403860
  • 3VWFE31C64M413823
  • 3VWFE31C64M416849
  • 3VWFE31C94M417252
  • 3VWFE31C94M417686
  • 3VWFE31CX4M405675

Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V356000 started on /Date(1064808000000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER DETECTION FUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MAY BECOME DISABLED.

Consequence: SHOULD THE PODS CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT WORK AS DESIGNED AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PODS. OWNER NOTIFICATION ORIGINALLY BEGAN OCTOBER 3, 2003. VW HAS DETERMINED THAT ADDITIONAL VEHICLES NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL FOR THE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 03V508000 started on /Date(1070514000000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Consequence: EXCEEDING THE CORRECT SEATING CAPACITY IN A VEHICLE PUTS OCCUPANTS AT RISK FOR INJURY IN A CRASH, AND CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE OVERLOADING, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND PUT YOU AT RISK FOR A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

FAQ

The 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is lower than $12,410.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle can go 319 miles in the city and 420.5 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is its excellent fuel economy. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle has a 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO engine and It gets 22 - 24/29 - 31 mpg city/highway.

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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
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4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
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4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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$16,330 - $24,820
22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
4
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1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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