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2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 22–34 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle at a glance
The 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle covers 5 model years in the EPA database (21 configurations in all), rated 22–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008 and 2010; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 34 MPG, was reached in 2006.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas, Diesel | 22–34 MPG | $2,780–$2,970 | First year |
What the 2010 New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$430less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Volkswagen Beetle MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle Convertible | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
2009 Volkswagen Beetle MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Volkswagen Beetle MPG
23 MPG · $2,840/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
2007 Volkswagen Beetle MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 34 to 23 MPG, down 11. Its annual cost goes from $2,780 to $2,840, $60 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
| New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
2006 Volkswagen Beetle MPG
22–34 MPG · $2,780–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
| New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.9L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $2,780 |
| New Beetle 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.9L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,860 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2005
- 2006-2010
- 2012-2019 (A5)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle get?
EPA rates the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle at 22–34 MPG combined across 21 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 New Beetle 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 34 MPG (31 city, 40 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 22–23 MPG; Diesel: 33–34 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle?
The New Beetle 1.9L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 34 MPG, in 2006. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008 and 2010. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2005 Volkswagen Beetle) is rated 22–38 MPG combined and costs $2,480–$3,650 a year to fuel; the 2006-2010 model is rated 22–34 MPG and costs $2,780–$2,970 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,840 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle compare with other small car configurations?
The New Beetle 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $430 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2010 against 4 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle for that year.