2005 Volkswagen Beetle Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (22–35 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6), Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 1.9 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 22–35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,750–$3,750
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$6,750 to −$1,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 10
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 | 30–32 | 38–41 | 33–35 | $2,750–$2,900 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–22 | 28 | 22–24 | $3,400–$3,750 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–21 | 28 | 22–24 | $2,800–$3,050 | — |
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 | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 | −$5,000 | — | — |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 32 | 41 | 35 | $2,750 | −$1,750 | — | — |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| New Beetle Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| New Beetle Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| New Beetle Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 | −$5,000 | — | — |
| New Beetle Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle?
According to EPA data, the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle is rated at 22–35 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline, and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,750 to $3,750.
How much will the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$6,750 to −$1,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).