Volkswagen New Beetle Fuel Economy History
MPG by year — EPA official data.
Best MPG Year
2003
38 MPG combined
Latest Model
2010
23 MPG combined
| Year | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2009 | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2008 | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2007 | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2006 | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 40 | 34 | $2,500 | Details → |
| 2005 | Diesel Diesel | 32 | 41 | 35 | $2,400 | Details → |
| 2004 | Diesel Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 | $2,350 | Details → |
| 2003 | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,250 | Details → |
| 2002 | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,250 | Details → |
| 2001 | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,250 | Details → |
| 2000 | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,250 | Details → |
| 1999 | Diesel Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,250 | Details → |
| 1998 | Diesel Diesel | 34 | 43 | 38 | $2,250 | Details → |