1998 Volkswagen Beetle Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle (21–38 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500–$3,200
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.9 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 29–34 | 39–43 | 33–38 | $2,500–$2,900 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–20 | 24–27 | 21–23 | $2,900–$3,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,900 |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 34 | 43 | 38 | $2,500 |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is rated at 21–38 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle use?
It is offered with Diesel and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,200.