2009 Volkswagen Beetle Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (23 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28–29 | 23 | $2,900 | — |
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 (S6) | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| New Beetle | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| New Beetle Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle?
According to EPA data, the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is rated at 23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The EPA data lists 5 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $2,900.