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Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2014 2014 2dr Convertible 150-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 78.5
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With the 125 kilowatts 2.5L I5 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has been averaging 78.5 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetles in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (about 70 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2013 2013 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 5-sp manual FWD 45.99
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2012 2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 69.6
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2010 2010 2dr Convertible 150-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 57.4
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch 150-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 65.9
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2006 2006 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 113.1
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2006 2006 2dr Hatch 150-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 63.5
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 60.67
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 58.7
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 14.4
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible 115-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 60
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2004 2004 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 100.8
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2004 2004 2dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 58.8
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2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 65.9
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2003 2003 2dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 11.25
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2002 2002 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 108.9
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2002 2002 2dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 10.6
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2001 2001 2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 68.45
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2001 2001 2dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 75
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2001 2001 2dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 11.43
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2000 2000 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 84.15
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 I have the Beetle for just one month, so canīt 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. Iīm 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

Volkswagen Beetle Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Beetle's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.