2006 Volkswagen New Beetle fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 31 city / 40 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 22 to 34 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 31 and 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 MPG | $2,800 |
| New Beetle Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Automatic (S6) | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.