1999 Volkswagen New BeetleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

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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
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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