2015 Volkswagen Beetle fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 39 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 26 to 34 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 30 and 39 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 MPG | $2,800 |
| Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 MPG | $2,800 |
| Beetle Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Beetle Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG | $3,150 |
| Beetle Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG | $3,150 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,150 for the least efficient.