2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L262329
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L282433

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is $2,325.

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 2017 Volkswagen Beetle to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $125 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 (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,400spend $500 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 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
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Emit?

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle will emit an average of about 5,032,500 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 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2017 Volkswagen Beetle model options.

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

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,235,000
Trees Needed to Offset249
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
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 2017 Volkswagen Beetle 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 CO24,830,000
Trees Needed to Offset230
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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If you use this page in your research, please reference MPG Buddy as the source.

  • "2017 Volkswagen Beetle MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/beetle/2017.

  • "2017 Volkswagen Beetle MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/beetle/2017. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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