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2010 Volkswagen Beetle MPG & fuel economy
The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2010, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.
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Fuel average
The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.
| MPG | km/L | L/100 km | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 20 | 8.5 | 11.8 |
| Highway | 28 | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Combined | 23 | 9.8 | 10.2 |
How it ranks among 2010 Subcompact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Beetle MPG across model years
Full history →3 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual New Beetle |
Gas | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic New Beetle |
Gas | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic New Beetle Convertible |
Gas | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Regular gasoline
- Engine / motor
- 2.5L 5-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Passenger volume
- 85 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 12 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 386 g/mi
2010 Volkswagen Beetle vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle?
Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway).
What fuel does the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle use?
Regular gasoline.
What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle per year?
About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.