2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has 3 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is 27 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L282433
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L262331
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L262330

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is $2,350.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,250save $250
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,400spend $500 more
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,400spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Emit?

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will emit an average of about 5,030,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 172 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,800,000
Trees Needed to Offset229
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,145,000
Trees Needed to Offset245
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,145,000
Trees Needed to Offset245
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Link To or Reference This Page

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  • "2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/beetle-convertible/2016.

  • "2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/beetle-convertible/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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