Volkswagen Beetle: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Beetle across 8 model years, from the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle through the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recent 2019 Volkswagen Beetle returns 29 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle at 34 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Beetle page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen Beetle. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2017 | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2015 | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2014 | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 40 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 40 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2012 | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,750 |
How the Volkswagen Beetle compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Beetle against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2019 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.