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2012 Volkswagen Beetle MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #8 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  2. 2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
  3. 3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
  4. 4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
  6. 8Volkswagen Beetle25 MPG $1,860
  7. 36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232
2012 BeetleOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

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

Beetle MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Beetle		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Beetle		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Beetle		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Beetle		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. rivals

vs Nissan Altima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Altima saves $72/yr vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Beetle saves $162/yr vs MINI Clubman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Beetle saves $115/yr vs Scion xD 29 MPG · $1,603/yr xD saves $257/yr vs Fiat 500 32 MPG · $1,852/yr 500 saves $8/yr vs Ford Fiesta 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Fiesta saves $407/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Beetle saves $162/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Beetle saves $1,432/yr vs Scion iQ 37 MPG · $1,257/yr iQ saves $603/yr vs Mitsubishi i-MiEV 112 MPGe · $810/yr i-MiEV saves $1,050/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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