Volkswagen · 1998–2019 · Gas
Volkswagen Beetle MPG by year
The EPA has rated 21 model years of the Volkswagen Beetle, from 1998 to 2019. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2019, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2019 model is 26% more efficient than the best 1998 model (29 vs. 23 MPG). The 2019 model is 21% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (29 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Beetle, 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 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 33 | 24 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 34 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2017 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 33 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,661 |
| 2016 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 33 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,661 |
| 2015 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 32 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,722 |
| 2014 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 32 | 30 | — | 9 | $1,722 |
| 2013 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 29 | 28.5 | — | 6 | $1,860 |
| 2012 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 2010 | Gas | 23 MPG | 20 / 28 | 22.5 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG | 20 / 28 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2008 | Gas | 23 MPG | 20 / 28 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2007 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
20 / 28 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2006 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
20 / 28 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2005 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 19 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2004 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 19 | — | 7 | $1,938 |
| 2003 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 19 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 2002 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 28 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 21.5 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Beetle year has the best fuel economy?
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Volkswagen Beetle year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1998 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is rated up to 29 MPG combined.