2015 Volkswagen Beetle MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle is 29 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L272432
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L272532
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L262430
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L262331
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L343039
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L343039

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle is $2,467.

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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $833 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
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,300save $0
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,300save $0
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,250save $250
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 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
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L11
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Emit?

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle will emit an average of about 4,860,000 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 166 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 6 2015 Volkswagen Beetle model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,935,000
Trees Needed to Offset235
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,830,000
Trees Needed to Offset230
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,145,000
Trees Needed to Offset245
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,205,000
Trees Needed to Offset248
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,530,000
Trees Needed to Offset216
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,515,000
Trees Needed to Offset215
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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