2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

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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 Convertible gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
22 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 Convertible gets up to 37.00 MPG on the highway, 24.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.58 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 54% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.00 MPG
Combined
28.58 MPG
City
24.10 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
78 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
5 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 Convertible gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 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 Convertible gets up to 39.05 MPG on the highway, 26.34 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.86 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.05 MPG
Combined
30.86 MPG
City
26.34 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
78 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
5 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2003 Minicompact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the minicompact cars class in 2003 goes to the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 26 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 117% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Aston Martin DB 7 GT Volante.

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
26 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
26 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi TT Coupe
24 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.6L - 6 Cylinder)
Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.6L - 6 Cylinder)
Lexus SC 300 / SC 430
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Porsche Carrera 4 S
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.6L - 6 Cylinder)
Aston Martin DB 7 Vantage Volante
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.9L - 12 Cylinder)
Aston Martin DB 7 GT Coupe
12 MPG (Manual - 5.9L - 12 Cylinder)
Aston Martin DB 7 GT Volante
12 MPG (Manual - 5.9L - 12 Cylinder)
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