1999 Volkswagen New BeetleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
35
MPG
Highway
44
MPG
Combined
38
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 5 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
42.1MPG average+10.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 38 MPG · Owner reported avg: 42.1 MPG
Range: 36–53 MPG
Driving mix: City 44% / Highway 56%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 42.1 real world MPG based on 5 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 38 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
35
Hwy
44
Comb
38
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
29
Hwy
40
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,550/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Premium
City
20
Hwy
25
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,550 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 268 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl Turbo
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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