2014 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
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)
Premium
City
24
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/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 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
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
- 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
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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