Volkswagen Käfer Type 1
1938–2003The Volkswagen Käfer Type 1 (1938–2003) costs on average €22,797 on the European used-car market, based on 79 listings. Typical prices range from €17,013 to €30,700 depending on year and condition.
Power
24 - 116 HP
18 - 87 kW
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Various
Engine Size
1.2 - 1.6 L
Emission Class
Euro 0
Body Types
Saloon, Small Car, Cabriolet / Roadster, Sports Car / Coupe
2/3
doors
5, 4 or 2
seats
Green
Color
- Production years
- 1938–2003
- Body styles
- sedan, convertible
Model facts
Factory data from 14,565 registrations in the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data)
Factory power
12–204 HP
median 44 HP (32 kW)
Original list price
€2,683.00
median when new (NL)
CO₂ (NEDC, median)
119 g/km
Drivetrains
Petrol/diesel 100%
Body styles
Convertible 43% · Sedan 42% · Hatchback 11%
Kerb weight
911 kg
tows up to 622 kg
Available engines
Most Common
Petrol
Most popular choice for this model.
50 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
932 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
KEVER
Smooth and refined.
34 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
890 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
11
Smooth and refined.
24 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
886 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
1.3L Petrol
Smooth and refined.
44 HP
1.3L
Petrol
Euro 0
910 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
113
Smooth and refined.
41 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
872 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
1.2L Petrol
Smooth and refined.
34 HP
1.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
845 kg
~€56/quarter road tax
1.6L Petrol
Smooth and refined.
50 HP
1.6L
Petrol
Euro 0
970 kg
~€87/quarter road tax
15
Smooth and refined.
50 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1000 kg
~€87/quarter road tax
1200L
Smooth and refined.
34 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
880 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
LPG
116 HP
LPG
Euro 0
964 kg
~€148/quarter road tax
KEVER
Smooth and refined.
34 HP
1.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
840 kg
~€56/quarter road tax
VW 1/11 DE LUXE
Smooth and refined.
30 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
810 kg
~€56/quarter road tax
LS
Smooth and refined.
50 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1020 kg
~€87/quarter road tax
113M087
Smooth and refined.
Petrol
Euro 0
896 kg
~€71/quarter road tax
Generations
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | €23,000 | 66,620 km | 1 |
| 1979 | €25,894 | 81,692 km | 9 |
| 1978 | €27,821 | 87,818 km | 11 |
| 1976 | €20,633 | 103,857 km | 3 |
| 1975 | €19,600 | 50,063 km | 3 |
| 1974 | €20,474 | 113,350 km | 4 |
| 1973 | €21,260 | 80,494 km | 5 |
| 1972 | €20,482 | 67,423 km | 14 |
| 1971 | €22,363 | 89,411 km | 11 |
| 1970 | €17,013 | 110,350 km | 4 |
| 1969 | €22,354 | 90,707 km | 5 |
| 1967 | €20,950 | 53,895 km | 2 |
| 1959 | €21,350 | 100,607 km | 2 |
| 1958 | €30,700 | 95,500 km | 2 |
| 1957 | €23,797 | 13,302 km | 3 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).
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