Gas Mileage

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle

2008 Volkswagen Models

  1. EOS
  2. GTI
  3. Jetta
  4. Jetta Sportwagen
  5. New Beetle
  6. New Beetle Convertible
  7. Passat
  8. Passat 4Motion
  9. Passat Wagon
  10. Passat Wagon 4Motion
  11. R32
  12. Rabbit
  13. Touareg
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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 - 2.5L - 5 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, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 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 40.80 MPG on the highway, 25.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.44 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.80 MPG
Combined
30.44 MPG
City
25.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

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

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 5 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 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 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 39.35 MPG on the highway, 25.02 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.93 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 57% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.35 MPG
Combined
29.93 MPG
City
25.02 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

2008 Subcompact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the subcompact cars class in 2008 goes to the Toyota Yaris with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 32 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 167% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GTC.

Toyota Yaris
32 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Mini Mini Clubman
32 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Civic
29 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 328CI Convertible
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Audi A5 Quattro
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW 335CI
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Infiniti G37 Coupe
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW M6
13 MPG (Manual - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
BMW M6 Convertible
13 MPG (Manual - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental GTC
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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