Volkswagen NEW Beetle MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen NEW Beetle model year from 1998 to 2010 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the NEW Beetle has been offered with 2.5L 5-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; 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 NEW Beetle fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2010 23 MPG 2.5L 5-cyl
2009 23 MPG 2.5L 5-cyl
2008 23 MPG 2.5L 5-cyl
2007 22–23 MPG 2.5L 5-cyl
2006 22–34 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl
2005 22–35 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2004 22–36 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl
2003 22–38 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2002 23–38 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl
2001 22–38 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2000 22–38 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl
1999 22–38 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
1998 21–38 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl

2010 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2010 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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
New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG

2009 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2009 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 Automatic (S6) Regular 20 29 23 MPG
New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG

2008 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2008 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 Automatic (S6) Regular 20 29 23 MPG
New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG

2007 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2007 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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

2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2006 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 34 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 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 Automatic (S6) Regular 19 28 22 MPG
New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 28 22 MPG

2005 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2005 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 35 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 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 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 NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2004 NEW 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 Automatic 4-spd Regular 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 Convertible 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 21 28 24 MPG
New Beetle 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 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 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 NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2003 NEW 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 21 28 24 MPG
New Beetle Convertible 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 Automatic 4-spd Premium 20 27 23 MPG
New Beetle Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 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
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

2002 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2002 NEW 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 27 23 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

2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2001 NEW 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 26 22 MPG
New Beetle 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 2000 NEW 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 1999 NEW 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 NEW Beetle: engines & MPG

The 1998 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 38 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 NEW Beetle get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the NEW Beetle range from 23 to 38 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2003 model year.

What engines does the 2010 Volkswagen NEW Beetle have?

The 2010 NEW Beetle was EPA-rated with 2.5L 5-cyl engines — see the 2010 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Volkswagen NEW Beetle 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.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Volkswagen NEW Beetle EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/new-beetle.

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