Volkswagen New Beetle MPG and Fuel Economy
Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of New Beetle for 13 years, with the latest vehicle in 2010 having a combined MPG of 23.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle is $2,700 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,000 more on fuel driving a 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.
🛢 The Volkswagen New Beetle will consume roughly 13 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen New Beetle will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen New Beetle.
The table below is a complete list of the 13 Volkswagen New Beetle fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | 34 | $2,250 |
| 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle | 33 | $2,350 |
| 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle | 22 | $3,350 |
| 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | 33 | $2,350 |
| 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle | 33 | $2,350 |
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