2006 Volkswagen New BeetleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
34
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 6 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
42.5MPG average+25.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 34 MPG · Owner reported avg: 42.5 MPG
Range: 40–47 MPG
Driving mix: City 24% / Highway 76%
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 42.5 real world MPG based on 6 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 34 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
40
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic (S6)
Diesel Diesel
City
30
Hwy
38
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,550/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
29
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 40 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Automatic (S6) | Diesel Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,550 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 299 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 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
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,981/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,628/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,715/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,825/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,995/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,990/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,467/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,037/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,916/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,962/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,981/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,628/yrHIGHEST | +$647 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,715/yrLOWEST | $-266 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,825/yr | $-156 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,995/yr | +$14 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,990/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,467/yr | +$486 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,037/yr | +$56 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,916/yr | $-65 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,962/yr | $-19 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 34 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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