2006 Volkswagen New 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 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.

The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L, Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle is 28 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L343140
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L333038
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L232028
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L232029

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle is $2,500.

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 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 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, 1.9 L$2,250save $250
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,350spend $250 more
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,700spend $2,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle will consume in one year is 12 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, 1.9 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L11
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L13
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Emit?

The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG33
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $250
Fuel Cost$2,350
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2006 Volkswagen New Beetle MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/new-beetle/2006.

  • "2006 Volkswagen New Beetle MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/new-beetle/2006. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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