Volkswagen Beetle 2005 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Beetle | All carmakers | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| 2005 | +8% | +9% | +10% | +14% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2006 | +9% | +9% | +11% | +14% |
| 2007 | +11% | +9% | +12% | +14% |
| 2008 | +12% | +9% | +13% | +14% |
| 2009 | +14% | +9% | +14% | +14% |
| 2010 | +16% | +9% | +16% | +14% |
| 2011 | +19% | +9% | +19% | +14% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Beetle.
Volkswagen Beetle 2005 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.9 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.5 MPG 8.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +6% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +15% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Beetle 2005 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 115 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Beetle with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI 105 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4 75 HP manual | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+13% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 102 HP manual | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+11% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo 150 HP manual | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+6% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+15% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 115 HP manual | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+3% |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 115 HP automatic | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Beetle 2005 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.8 MPG 8.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.5 MPG 8.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +5% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +13% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Beetle 2005 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Beetle fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 115 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Beetle with 1.9 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI 105 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 75 HP manual | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+11% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 102 HP manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+8% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo 150 HP manual | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+6% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI 105 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+13% |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI 105 HP automatic | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
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| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 115 HP manual | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+2% |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 115 HP automatic | 25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.