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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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.
| 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 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.
| 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 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.
| 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 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.
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