2003 Volkswagen Models
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 - 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
2.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas 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:
AutomaticSub Type:
S6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (2 Door):
78 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (2 Door):
5 Cubic FeetTechnical 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
2.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas 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:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (2 Door):
78 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (2 Door):
5 Cubic FeetComparisions
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)
