2005 Volkswagen New 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 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible.

The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible is 23 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 L242228
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L221928
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242128
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L221928

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible is $2,975.

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 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,375 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$3,100spend $4,000 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible will consume in one year is 13 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 L12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Emit?

The 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible will emit an average of 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 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact 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 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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