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2006 Volkswagen Beetle MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2005 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2006, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2006 #12 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2006 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Suzuki Swift26 MPG $1,788
  6. 12Volkswagen Beetle23 MPG $2,022
  7. 41Aston Martin Vanquish12 MPG $4,938
2006 BeetleOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Beetle MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
New Beetle		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
New Beetle		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
New Beetle Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
New Beetle Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2006 Volkswagen Beetle vs. rivals

vs Scion tC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Beetle saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Cobalt 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cobalt saves $162/yr vs Ford Mustang 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Beetle saves $303/yr vs MINI Cooper 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Beetle saves $94/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Beetle Diesel saves $389/yr vs Mazda RX-8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Beetle saves $1,097/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Beetle saves $1,681/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel (34 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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