Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible across 8 model years, from the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible through the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The most recent 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible at 24 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 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 New Beetle Convertible. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2004 | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2003 | 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
How the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible compares against the Minicompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Minicompact Cars class for the 2010 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.