2004 Volkswagen New Beetle ConvertibleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
24
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 370 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- 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
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
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