2018 Volkswagen Beetle
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 29 to 29 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 to $2,250 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 29-29 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 29 / 29 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,250-$2,250 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 305-308 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Beetle costs about $2,250 to $2,250 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,250. Over five years that is about $11,250 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 $250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPG. The Beetle sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Dune Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Beetle Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Beetle Dune | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Beetle | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Beetle records tailpipe CO₂ of 305-308 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.