2014 Volkswagen Beetle review

1. Compact city car 

With its excellent maneuverability, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is a great city car. It’s nimble and easy to navigate through crowded streets as you head to work or out on errands. It will also save you a lot of time and nerves trying to find a parking spot, as its compact footprint helps it squeeze into tight spaces. 

2. Exciting engine options 

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle offers an exciting driving experience. It’s mostly thanks to the peppy engine options that are also quite powerful for a compact car. The base engine is a 170-hp, turbocharged gas 1.8L four-cylinder, with the available options including a turbodiesel 2.0L four-cylinder producing 140 hp, and a 210-hp, turbocharged 2.0L gasoline-powered four-cylinder. They can be paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. 

3. Attractive retro styling 

One of the most distinguishing features of the Volkswagen Beetle is its exterior. It’s unequivocally reminiscent of the classic and very popular Beetle from a few decades ago, so anyone who enjoys retro styling is sure to appreciate the 2014 model year’s appearance. It still has that small-car charm with a distinct front end dominated by the unique round headlights and curved hood. It’s an attractive look and one of the strongest points of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. 

4. Classy interior 

On the inside, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is as stylish as the exterior would suggest. It also incorporates details similar to the original Beetle but with a modern touch. The entire cabin is well laid out, where you can reach all controls easily, and the materials are excellent. Leatherette upholstery is standard, along with amenities such as air conditioning and cruise control. 

5. Sufficient room for passengers 

It may seem tiny from the outside, but the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is actually quite roomy and accommodating. It can seat four people comfortably, with plenty of room for tall passengers in the back to ride with ease even on long trips. Front headroom measures 39.4 inches, and front legroom – 41.3 inches. Second-row passengers get 37.1 inches of headroom and 31.4 inches of legroom.