Volkswagen Beetle Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle as a Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2019):
The Volkswagen Beetle is classified by the EPA as a Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars.
Volkswagen Beetle Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 34 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 33 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 33 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 34 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Beetle Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Volkswagen Beetle?
The EPA classifies the Volkswagen Beetle as a Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Volkswagen Beetle considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars), the Volkswagen Beetle is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.