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2002 Volkswagen Beetle MPG & fuel economy

The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2001 model. Among 29 subcompact cars rated for 2002, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2002 #9 of 29 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2002 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Mitsubishi Mirage30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Saturn SC29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Suzuki Esteem27 MPG $1,722
  6. 9Volkswagen Beetle24 MPG $1,938
  7. 29Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA11 MPG $5,386
2002 BeetleOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

Beetle MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
New Beetle		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
New Beetle		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
New Beetle		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
New Beetle		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
New Beetle		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2002 Volkswagen Beetle vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Beetle saves $84/yr vs Suzuki Esteem 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Esteem saves $215/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Beetle saves $277/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Beetle saves $277/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Beetle saves $84/yr vs Ford Escort 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Escort saves $149/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Beetle saves $277/yr vs Saturn SC 29 MPG · $1,603/yr SC saves $334/yr vs Mitsubishi Mirage 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Mirage saves $388/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Beetle Diesel saves $477/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel (38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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