2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S

Submitted more than 30 days ago by chelseaboy

The VW New Beetle S is a pretty good deal for a stylish little car.

As-tested price: $17,630
Drivetrain: 2.5-liter I5; fwd, five-speed manual
Output: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm, 170 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Curb weight: 3153 lb
Fuel economy (EPA/AW): 23/23.7 mpg

OUR TAKE: This Bug benefits from the five-cylinder transplant that replaced the original four, but that's two years old now. All the same, it needed the torque.

An S is just a base model (the upgrade, with automatic and heated seats and such