Volkswagen · 1998–2015 · Diesel
Volkswagen Beetle Diesel MPG by year
The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Volkswagen Beetle Diesel, from 1998 to 2015. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2003, at 38 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2015 model is 11% less efficient than the best 1998 model (34 vs. 38 MPG). The 2015 model is 17% more efficient than the median compact car that year (34 vs. 29 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Beetle Diesel, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Beetle Diesel model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Diesel | 34 MPG lowest 33 |
30 / 39 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,632 |
| 2014 | Diesel | 32 MPG lowest 30 |
28 / 40 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,734 |
| 2013 | Diesel | 32 MPG lowest 30 |
28 / 40 | 28.5 | — | 3 | $1,734 |
| 2006 | Diesel | 34 MPG lowest 33 |
31 / 40 | 20 | — | 2 | $1,632 |
| 2005 | Diesel | 35 MPG lowest 33 |
32 / 41 | 19 | — | 2 | $1,586 |
| 2004 | Diesel | 36 MPG lowest 33 |
32 / 42 | 19 | — | 2 | $1,542 |
| 2003 | Diesel | 38 MPG lowest 33 |
35 / 44 | 19 | — | 2 | $1,461 |
| 2002 | Diesel | 38 MPG lowest 33 |
35 / 44 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,461 |
| 2001 | Diesel | 38 MPG lowest 33 |
35 / 44 | 21.5 | — | 2 | $1,461 |
| 2000 | Diesel | 38 MPG lowest 33 |
35 / 44 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,461 |
| 1999 | Diesel | 38 MPG lowest 33 |
35 / 44 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,461 |
| 1998 | Diesel | 38 MPG lowest 33 |
34 / 43 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,461 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Beetle Diesel year has the best fuel economy?
The 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel, rated up to 38 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $1,461 a year.
Which Volkswagen Beetle Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2013 model, whose most efficient version is rated 32 MPG combined (about $1,734 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Beetle Diesel?
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel is rated up to 34 MPG combined.