Diesel and petrol · 1954–2019
Volkswagen Beetle
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Beetle. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 6.7 L/100km: 42 mpg UK, 35 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.7 L/100km
- 2019 official
- UK mpg
- 42 mpg
- US mpg
- 35 mpg
- On a full tank
- 825 km
- 55 L tank
What a Beetle costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.61 per 100 km | $2,157 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.09 per 100 km | $1,786 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.72 per 100 miles | £1,310 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.34 per 100 miles | $1,667 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
A5, 2011–2019
Specs for the 1.2 TSI. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- A5
- Built
- 2011-2019
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,278 mm
- Width
- 1,808 mm
- Height
- 1,486 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,537 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,250 kg
- Boot
- 310 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 905 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 77 kW
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 126 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2011
New Beetle, 1998–2010
Specs for the 2.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- New Beetle
- Built
- 1998-2010
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,081 mm
- Width
- 1,724 mm
- Height
- 1,498 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,515 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,230 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 170 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Beetle questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures: 42 mpg in UK gallons and 35 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Beetle cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,157 in New Zealand, $1,786 in Australia, £1,310 in United Kingdom, $1,667 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Beetle go on a full tank?
About 825 km (512 miles) from its 55 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volkswagen Beetle's boot?
310 L, for the 1.2 TSI.
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