Volkswagen Beetle MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Beetle model year from 1998 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Beetle has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2003 (up to 38 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Beetle fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $23,319 | 120 listings |
| 2018 | 29 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,488 | 118 listings |
| 2017 | 26–28 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,499 | 156 listings |
| 2016 | 26–28 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $14,998 | 139 listings |
| 2015 | 25–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $14,895 | 120 listings |
| 2014 | 23–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 23–32 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 24–25 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 22–23 | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22–34 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–35 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–36 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 23–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 22–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 22–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 22–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 21–38 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2019 Beetle was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $23,319 on VehiSales (120 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2018 Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $18,488 on VehiSales (118 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Dune Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Beetle Dune | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2017 Beetle was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $17,499 on VehiSales (156 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Beetle Dune | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Dune Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2016 Beetle was EPA-rated in 9 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $14,998 on VehiSales (139 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Beetle Dune | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Dune Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2015 Beetle was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 34 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $14,895 on VehiSales (120 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 30 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 30 | 39 | 34 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2014 Beetle was EPA-rated in 14 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 27 | 38 | 31 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2013 Beetle was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2012 Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2010 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2010 Beetle was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2009 Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2008 Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2007 Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2006 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2006 Beetle was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2005 Beetle was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2004 Beetle was EPA-rated in 11 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 36 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2003 Beetle was EPA-rated in 11 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2002 Beetle was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2001 Beetle was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2000 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 2000 Beetle was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
1999 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 1999 Beetle was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1998 Volkswagen Beetle: engines & MPG
The 1998 Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 34 | 43 | 38 MPG |
| New Beetle | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Beetle get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Beetle ranges from 21 to 38 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2003 model year.
What engines does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The 2019 Beetle was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Beetle require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and diesel and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/beetle.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
See also: Volkswagen Beetle hub — live listings, prices & reliability · Most fuel-efficient cars by segment · Model price trends. Media inquiries: [email protected].