2004 Volkswagen New Beetle fuel economy
The EPA lists 11 versions of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 36 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 32 city / 42 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 22 to 36 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 32 and 42 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,650 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 | 32 | 42 | 36 MPG | $2,650 |
| New Beetle Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| New Beetle Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,650 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.