2017 Volkswagen Beetle
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 to $2,500 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 26-28 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 28 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,300-$2,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 322-349 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 9-9 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2017 Beetle costs about $2,300 to $2,500 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,380. Over five years that is about $11,900 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Beetle configuration saves about $0 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Beetle sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
| Beetle | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
| Beetle Dune Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
| Beetle Dune | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2017 Beetle records tailpipe CO₂ of 322-349 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 9-9 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.