2005 Volkswagen New Beetle fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 35 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 32 city / 41 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 22 to 35 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 32 and 41 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,750 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 | 41 | 35 MPG | $2,750 |
| 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 | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| 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 | 22 | 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 (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 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 $2,750 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.