Real Volkswagen Beetle fuel consumption
Volkswagen Beetle real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 12% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 10% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 15% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Volkswagen Beetle produced from 1998 to 2018. For Volkswagen Beetle produced up to 2008 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +8%, while for those produced after 2008 it is on average +16%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2013
Volkswagen Beetle 2013 cabrio
Average real petrol consumption difference: +16% Average real diesel consumption difference: +20%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volkswagen Beetle versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.2 TSI MT | Petrol | 5.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km+14% |
| 1.2Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.2 TSI AT | Petrol | 5.9 l/100km | |
| 1.4Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.4 TSI MT | Petrol | 6.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km+19% |
| 1.4Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.4 TSI AT | Petrol | 6.4 l/100km | |
| 1.6Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.6 TDI MT | Diesel | 4.7 l/100km | |
| 1.6Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.6 TDI AT | Diesel | 4.5 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 TSI 200 HP MT | Petrol | 7.6 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 TSI 200 HP AT | Petrol | 7.9 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 TSI 210 HP MT | Petrol | 7.5 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 TSI 210 HP AT | Petrol | 7.8 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 TDI MT | Diesel | 5.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km+20% |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 TDI AT | Diesel | 5.6 l/100km |
2011
Volkswagen Beetle 2011 hatchback
Average real petrol consumption difference: +19% Average real diesel consumption difference: +24%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volkswagen Beetle versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 TSI MT | Petrol | 5.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km+12% |
| 1.2Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 TSI AT | Petrol | 5.3 l/100km | |
| 1.4Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.4 TSI MT | Petrol | 6.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km+17% |
| 1.4Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.4 TSI AT | Petrol | 6.2 l/100km | |
| 1.6Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.6 TDI MT | Diesel | 5.3 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 TSI MT | Petrol | 7.4 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 TSI AT | Petrol | 7.7 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+30% |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 TDI MT | Diesel | 4.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km+24% |
| 2.0Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 TDI AT | Diesel | 5.4 l/100km |
2005
Volkswagen Beetle 2005 hatchback
Average real petrol consumption difference: +6% Average real diesel consumption difference: +15%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volkswagen Beetle versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4 MT | Petrol | 7.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km+13% |
| 1.6Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 MT | Petrol | 7.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+11% |
| 1.8Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo MT | Petrol | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+6% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI MT | Diesel | 5.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km+15% |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 MT | Petrol | 8.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+3% |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 AT | Petrol | 9.4 l/100km |
2005
Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio
Average real petrol consumption difference: +5% Average real diesel consumption difference: +13%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volkswagen Beetle versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 MT | Petrol | 7.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km+11% |
| 1.6Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 MT | Petrol | 7.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+8% |
| 1.8Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo MT | Petrol | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+6% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI MT | Diesel | 5.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km+13% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI AT | Diesel | 5.5 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 MT | Petrol | 8.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+2% |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 AT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km |
2003
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cabrio
Average real petrol consumption difference: +5% Average real diesel consumption difference: +9%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volkswagen Beetle versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 MT | Petrol | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km+7% |
| 1.6Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 MT | Petrol | 7.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km+10% |
| 1.8Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo MT | Petrol | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+6% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI MT | Diesel | 5.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km+9% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI AT | Diesel | 5.5 l/100km | |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 MT | Petrol | 8.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 AT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+4% |
1998
Volkswagen Beetle 1998 hatchback
Average real petrol consumption difference: +6% Average real diesel consumption difference: +10%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volkswagen Beetle versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4 MT | Petrol | 7.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km+9% |
| 1.6Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 MT | Petrol | 7.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km+11% |
| 1.6Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 AT | Petrol | 8.3 l/100km | |
| 1.8Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo MT | Petrol | 8.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km+11% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI 90 HP MT | Diesel | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km+12% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI 90 HP AT | Diesel | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km0% |
| 1.9Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI 100 HP MT | Diesel | 5.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km+18% |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 MT | Petrol | 8.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km+2% |
| 2.0Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 AT | Petrol | 9.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+2% |
| 2.3Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 MT | Petrol | 8.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km+3% |
| 3.2Volkswagen New Beetle RSI MT | Petrol | 11.9 l/100km |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.