The Beetle, a mainstay of Volkswagen's lineup since 1998, is a midsize sedan/hatchback with seating up to 4. Exceeding the average MPG (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and the carbon footprint. The Beetle has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2016. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is below average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a score of 73, implying a 0.051% chance of driver death (4.5% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0506% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.7826%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0506% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.7826% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 9% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is 0% more likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 61 to 86. The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is safer than the 2018 Kia Forte and the 2018 Kia Soul and less safe than the 2018 Toyota C-HR, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf, and the 2018 Hyundai Kona. It is about as safe as the 2018 Ford Focus and the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT.
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