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2013 Volkswagen Beetle MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 49 compact cars rated for 2013, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2013 #30 of 49 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2013 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  6. 30Volkswagen Beetle25 MPG $1,860
  7. 49Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2013 BeetleOther compact carsClass median: $1,734/yr

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

Beetle MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Beetle		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Beetle		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Beetle Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch
Beetle		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Beetle Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch
Beetle Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
358 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2013 Volkswagen Beetle vs. rivals

vs MINI Countryman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Beetle saves $115/yr vs Scion tC 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Kizashi 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Verano 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Beetle saves $78/yr vs Mazda 2 31 MPG · $1,500/yr 2 saves $360/yr vs Toyota Yaris 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Yaris saves $451/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Beetle Diesel saves $126/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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