Volkswagen Beetle insurance rates

The Volkswagen Beetle, or the Bug as it’s commonly known, is an iconic car best known for it’s unique design. The Beetle was initially manufactured by Porsche in the 1930s, but Volkswagen recently announced that it was halting the Beetle’s production after 2019. If you’re hoping to get your hands on one of the last Beetle models, find out what insurance costs you can expect and how to potentially lower your premiums.

Average cost of car insurance for a Volkswagen Beetle?

Even though it’s such a small car, insurance is relatively high for the popular Bug. The average insurance costs for a Volkswagen Beetle is $269 a month — or $3,228 a year. Assuming an average used car price of around $34,000 for a 2019 model, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 9.5%, which is higher than many other similarly sized cars.

• How we got this rate

  To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:

  • Single, 35 year old female
  • 2019 Volkswagen Beetle
  • 20,000 km driven yearly
  • Perfect driving record
  • Equipped winter tires
  • Driver located in Etobicoke, Ontario

  Our estimated price is for full insurance coverage, which usually includes mandatory liability coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage.

  Other factors that can affect your auto insurance rate

  • Volkswagen Beetle’s model year
  • Vehicle’s trim
  • Amount of coverage you need
  • Estimated kilometres you drive in a year
  • Safety and anti-theft features
  • Driver’s credit score and location
  • Driver’s age, marital status and gender
  • Driver’s driving history in the past five years
  • Whether the driver rents, leases or owns the vehicle

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Name	Product	Accident Forgiveness	Min. Liability Coverage	Discounts Available	Online Claims	Available Provinces
Surex Auto Insurance		Yes	$1,000,000	Up to 25%		Alberta, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PEI, Yukon	Submit one application and receive quotes from 10+ insurers. Save up to 25% on your car insurance, plus get access to an insurance advisor. Who it might be good for: Drivers looking to use an insurance broker to compare multiple pricing and coverage options.	Get a quote More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Onlia Car Insurance		Yes	$1,000,000	Over $500*		Ontario	Get premium auto insurance coverage with Onlia. Save money on your auto insurance through safe driving discounts and bundling insurance options. Who it might be good for: Drivers in Ontario looking to save on insurance costs by driving safely.	Get a quote More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Aviva Car Insurance		Yes	$1,000,000	Up to 25%		Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon	Aviva car insurance offers customizable policies, discounts and optional insurance coverage add-ons. Get a free quote through Surex. Who it might be good for: Drivers looking to customize their auto policy.	Get a quote More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Travelers Car Insurance		Yes	$1,000,000	Up to 25%		Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon	Travelers auto insurance offers a selection of coverage options for just about any type of vehicle. Get a free quote through Surex. Who it might be good for: Drivers looking to get car, motorcycle, classic car, motorhome or recreational vehicle coverage.	Get a quote More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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About the Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle has been around since 1938 and it is one of the longest running models and most manufactured car on sole platform. Volkswagen produced more than 21 million Beetle models by 2003. The subcompact car is known for its powerful engine, upscale interior, agile handling and vintage style exterior.

Volkswagen Beetle money-saving safety features

You could save money on car insurance for your Volkswagen Beetle if it comes equipped with these safety features.

• Anti-lock brakes
• Stability control
• Airbags
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• Anti theft system

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How safe is the Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle hasn’t been received an overall rating an Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yet. However, individual saftey compnents have been rated. The front driver side crash test received 5 stars, the highest possible rating, from the NHTSA, while the front passenger side received a 4-star rating. The government organization also awarded a 4 star safety rating for the rollover crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the small overlap front test as marginal, a below average rating. All other crash tests performed by the IIHS received a good safety rating, the highest possible rating.

The Volkswagen Beetle model includes rearview camera, automatic post collision braking system and app-connect technology.

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