2013 Volkswagen BeetleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AM-S6)
Diesel Diesel
City
28
Hwy
40
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,650/yr
Manual 6-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
27
Hwy
39
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel Diesel | 28 | 40 | 32 | $2,650 |
| Manual 6-spd | Diesel Diesel | 27 | 39 | 30 | $2,800 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,250 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 7/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 321 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-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
- 2L, 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$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,105/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,792/yrHIGHEST | +$687 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,823/yrLOWEST | $-282 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,939/yr | $-166 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,120/yr | +$15 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,114/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,621/yr | +$516 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,165/yr | +$60 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,036/yr | $-69 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,085/yr | $-20 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Related
Volkswagen Beetle MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year