1998 Volkswagen New Beetle fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 38 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 34 city / 43 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 38 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 34 and 43 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 43 | 38 MPG | $2,500 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,500 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.