Volkswagen Beetle Convertible MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model year from 2003 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Beetle Convertible has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 33 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $27,900 | 18 listings |
| 2018 | 29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $19,348 | 24 listings |
| 2017 | 28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2016 | 26–28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,990 | 12 listings |
| 2015 | 25–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2014 | 23–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 23–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 22 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2019 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $27,900 on VehiSales (18 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2018 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $19,348 on VehiSales (24 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2017 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2016 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 3 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 $18,990 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2015 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2014 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 27 | 38 | 31 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2013 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2010 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2009 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2008 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2007 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2006 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2005 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 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 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2004 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 21 | 28 | 24 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 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: engines & MPG
The 2003 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Convertible | 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 | 23 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| New Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Beetle Convertible range from 22 to 33 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.
What engines does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?
The 2019 Beetle Convertible was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and diesel and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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