2020 Volkswagen Beetle Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Volkswagen Beetle maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2016–2016 are listed on the Volkswagen Beetle maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2020 Volkswagen Beetle Specs at a Glance
The 2020 Volkswagen Beetle gets 34 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,225 lbs, measures 168.5 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 25 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 34 mpg (30 city / 39 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · other 2020 trims rate 25–34 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,225 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE
- Length
- 168.5 in · 71.3 in wide · 58.7 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 100 in
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Volkswagen Beetle — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Diesel |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 | Diesel |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 39 | 33 | Diesel |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Diesel |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
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Volkswagen Beetle — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
The Volkswagen Beetle is EPA-rated at up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 39 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2015 model year.
What engine does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The Volkswagen Beetle uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Volkswagen Beetle are covered here?
This page documents 31 verified Volkswagen Beetle configurations across model years 2015–2019.
Which model year of the Volkswagen Beetle is the most fuel efficient?
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle holds the highest combined rating at 34 MPG; the 2016 sits lowest at 28 MPG, a difference of 6 MPG (about 21%) across the 5 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Volkswagen Beetle have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Volkswagen Beetle — 1.8L, 2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Volkswagen Beetle configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2019 data.