Volkswagen Beetle

20122019 · 32 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
27
Best
34

The Volkswagen Beetle has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 2012 through 2019. Over this period, the Beetle has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 34 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,300232926MPG
2017
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150243328MPG
2016
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150243328MPG
2016
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253328MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,300243126MPG
2015
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2015
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253227MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Premium
$2,650243026MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,650233126MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdDiesel
$2,400303934MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Diesel
$2,400303934MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Diesel
$2,550284032MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdDiesel
$2,700273930MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Premium
$2,650243026MPG
2014
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2014
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,650233126MPG
2014
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,200253227MPG
2014
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdDiesel
$2,700273930MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900213024MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Diesel
$2,550284032MPG
2013
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2013
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2012
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900213024MPG
2012
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG

Historical Efficiency

2019
29
2018
29
2017
28
2016
28
2015
34
2014
32
2013
32
2012
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Beetle) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Beetle. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2015
2
2014
2
2013
1
2012
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory