Gas Mileage

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

2003 Volkswagen Models

  1. Eurovan
  2. Eurovan Camper
  3. Golf
  4. GTI
  5. Jetta
  6. Jetta Wagon
  7. New Beetle
  8. New Beetle Convertible
  9. Passat
  10. Passat 4Motion
  11. Passat Wagon
  12. Passat Wagon 4Motion
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the New Beetle gets up to 44 MPG on the highway, 34 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 38 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
44 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
City
34 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
1.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the New Beetle gets up to 55.90 MPG on the highway, 38.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 44.47 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
55.90 MPG
Combined
44.47 MPG
City
38.10 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
85 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the New Beetle gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 23 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 26% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
23 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the New Beetle gets up to 37.60 MPG on the highway, 25.91 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.12 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.60 MPG
Combined
30.12 MPG
City
25.91 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
85 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the New Beetle gets up to 49 MPG on the highway, 42 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 45 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 17% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
49 MPG
Combined
45 MPG
City
42 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
1.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the New Beetle gets up to 62.61 MPG on the highway, 46.43 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 52.54 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
62.61 MPG
Combined
52.54 MPG
City
46.43 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
85 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the New Beetle gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the New Beetle gets up to 40.29 MPG on the highway, 26.87 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.61 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.29 MPG
Combined
31.61 MPG
City
26.87 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
85 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
12 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2003 Subcompact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the subcompact cars class in 2003 goes to the Volkswagen New Beetle with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 45 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 275% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Ferrari Ferrari 456 MGT / Mgta.

Volkswagen New Beetle
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Toyota Celica
32 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Acura RSX
30 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
BMW 330CI
24 MPG (Manual - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Ford Mustang
23 MPG (Manual - 3.8L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Volvo C70 Convertible
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz CLK320
22 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Bentley Bentley Azure
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
Bentley Bentley Continental T
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
Ferrari Ferrari 456 MGT / Mgta
12 MPG (Manual - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder - Turbo)
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