Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Volkswagen Beetle MPG

Chart is based on 460 fuel economy reports for the Mitsubishi Outlander and 45 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Beetle.

Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr SUV 117-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 1-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	0	50	50	100	85.9
2016	4dr SUV 224-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	19	3	72	61	22.3
2012	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	15	5	10	70	70	25.1
2011	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	47	9	45	75	26.3
2011	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	20	20	60	100	22.6
2010	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	flat	light	none	13	13	20	54	63	23.8
2010	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	hills	med	light	28	25	13	35	90	19.7
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2009	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	hills	light	light	5	37	10	48	93	21.6
2009	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	15	50	25	10	100	23.5
2009	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	flat	med	light	0	0	56	44	85	23.3
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD	flat	lead	hvy	25	65	10	0	0	21.0
2008	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	25	2	72	65	26.0
2008	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	hills	med	none	5	32	12	52	113	23.5
2008	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	8	13	37	42	73	24.0
2008	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	flat	light	none	0	10	20	70	65	27.3
2008	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual 4WD	flat	med	light	15	18	13	55	120	27.8
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	23	47	30	85	23.1
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	hills	light	light	8	20	23	48	73	23.1
2006	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	20	30	45	75	20.2
2006	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	1	23	15	61	75	21.8
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	4	9	35	52	100	22.4
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	30	0	65	100	16.8
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	18	17	64	60	26.9
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	0	30	70	65	22.2

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Volkswagen Beetle MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2014	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	5	25	70	70	33.4
2013	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	75	5	60	19.5
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	0	100	75	29.6
2010	2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	70	30	55	28.0
2010	2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	25	75	0	0	24.4
2006	2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	23	25	25	27	70	48.1
2006	2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	27	48	23	60	27.0
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2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	23	22	50	75	25.8
2005	2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	light	5	15	50	30	65	25.0
2004	2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	hills	v.lt	light	0	25	0	75	70	42.9
2004	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	25	50	20	60	25.0
2004	2dr Convertible turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	10	10	5	75	100	33.9
2004	2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	15	35	30	20	75	25.5
2003	2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	5	5	90	75	28.0
2003	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	13	28	45	15	100	26.5
2002	2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	3	15	25	58	60	46.3
2002	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	80	5	10	120	24.9
2001	2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	10	5	5	80	75	29.1
2001	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	10	55	30	60	31.9
2001	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	9	7	84	100	26.9
2000	2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	3	9	17	71	77	46.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The 2014 redesign reduced the Kia Sorento V6 AWD's EPA figures from 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway to 18/24.The Outlander GT goes farther on a gallon of gas, especially on the highway: 20/28. Among three-row AWD crossovers, you won't find better fuel economy ratings (though the larger, more powerful Acura MDX comes close with 18/27). Before you start calculating your fuel cost savings, though, consider that premium unleaded is recommended in the Mitsubishi, but not the Kia. The EPA figures assume that the AWD system is in its normal mode. You can also select an eco mode that more completely disengages the rear wheels. In either mode they'll be engaged if the front's slip. You can also select a snow mode or instruct the system to constantly engage the rear wheels. In real-world driving, the trip computer reported low 20s in typical suburban driving, but as high as 30 in Eco mode with a warmed-up engine, a feather-light right foot, and a healthy distance between red lights. On a 70-mph highway, the two-way average was 25.5. At speeds over 60 crossovers often have trouble achieving their EPA highway ratings. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD	have not been to impressed with fuel econemy for a little 4cyl i was expecting it to use little fuel while on highway runs but this was not the case gets the same fuel economy as my old 6cyl sedan did. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2010	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I got 18-23 in the city,and 25-31 highway, very good for a v6. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2008	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	22.45 mpg US on the first measured tank included much small town, considerable city, and moderate highway driving, plus a long climb up to a lake 2250 feet above us. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Low fuel economy compare to other in the same category see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2007	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	One of the leading incentives to buy. Cruising at 55-60, 30MPG is extremely reasonable. We cruise the interstates at 70-73 and get 27 in the summer and 24 in the winter (gas blending may be cause of differences) see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Averaging 25.1mpg see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2003	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I was always surprised at the great mileage I got. Routinely I got 23-25 MPG city and 28-31 highway. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	How much difference can a diesel make? The EPA rates the Beetle Convertible's 170-horsepower 2.5-liter gas engine for 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. The 140-horsepower (but torqier) 2.0-liter TDI? A much more fuel efficient 28/37. In both cases the lighter hatchback scores a little better. TDI fans claim that the EPA underestimates diesel fuel economy, and they might have a point. While the 2.5's trip computer reported averages in the mid-to-high 20s in suburban driving, the TDI's reported averages in the 40s, even just over 50 with a feather-light right foot and few complete stops. On a 70-mph highway the trip computer reported a two-way average of 38. At lower speeds the TDI should exceed the EPA rating. The Mini and Fiat are considerably smaller, lighter, and less powerful, but with somewhat overwhelmed gas engines they can't match the Beetle's fuel economy (27/35 and 27/34, respectively). Note that diesel fuel tends to cost a little more than regular unleaded, and far fewer stations carry it. see full Volkswagen Beetle review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	I have the Beetle for just one month, so can�t say too much yet, but after 500 Km mostly highway driving (from whicharound 100 Km on mountanous roads), it was showing an average of 13.1 Km/ltr. Not bad at all. When i drive into the city, it averages more or less 8.0 Km/ltr. I�m not a racer, but also not a slow driver. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2002	2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	A real-world 50+ miles per gallon. This is achieved by going 55 MPH or thereabouts, and on limited-access hiways. In-town mileage of course is worse. see full Volkswagen Beetle review

Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	NOT an economy car. Fun to drive, but not for the tight pocketbook. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2004	2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Less than 25 mpg. see full Volkswagen Beetle review