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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (30 city / 39 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 33 to 34 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2014 model. Among 52 compact cars rated for 2015, it ranks 28th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,632 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 30 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,632 15,000 mi/yr · $10.88 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2015 #28 of 52 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	39	16.6	6.0
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2015 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
4Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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28Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG $1,632
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52Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2015 Beetle DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Beetle Diesel MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Beetle	Diesel	30 MPG	39 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,632
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Beetle	Diesel	30 MPG	39 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,632
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Beetle Convertible	Diesel	29 MPG	39 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,682
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Beetle Convertible	Diesel	30 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,682

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 85 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 302 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel vs. rivals

vs Toyota Yaris 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Yaris saves $223/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Veloster saves $82/yr vs Kia Rio 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Rio saves $132/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Lancer saves $29/yr vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Accent saves $132/yr vs Scion tC 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Beetle Diesel saves $156/yr vs MINI Countryman 29 MPG · $2,043/yr Beetle Diesel saves $411/yr vs MINI Paceman 29 MPG · $2,043/yr Beetle Diesel saves $411/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Beetle Diesel saves $90/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel?

Up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 39 highway); ratings range from 33 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel?