1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Subcompact Cars · 4 trims
Combined
38
City 34 · Highway 43
Cost per 100 miles
$16.34
Diesel
Yearly fuel cost
$2,450
15,000 mi
Cost per 100 miles: $16.34 · Yearly fuel cost: $2,450
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average diesel price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd · Diesel | 1.9 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 43 | 38 | $16.34 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd · Diesel | 1.9 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 39 | 33 | $18.81 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $17.55 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | $19.22 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $14.34
- Texas · $14.80
- Georgia · $14.82
- South Carolina · $14.92
- Louisiana · $14.96
- Oklahoma · $15.08
Most expensive states
- California · $21.56
- Hawaii · $19.04
- Washington · $18.93
- Nevada · $17.83
- Indiana · $17.51
- Oregon · $17.49
NHTSA safety ratings
Not rated
Recalls
No recalls on record.
Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA