2004 Volkswagen Beetle
Subcompact Cars · 11 trims
Combined
36
City 32 · Highway 42
Cost per 100 miles
$17.31
Diesel
Yearly fuel cost
$2,596
15,000 mi
Cost per 100 miles: $17.31 · Yearly fuel cost: $2,596
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 | 32 | 42 | 36 | $17.31 |
| New Beetle Automatic (S6) · Diesel | 1.9 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 | $18.88 |
| New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.8 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | $20.80 |
| New Beetle Convertible Manual 5-spd · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | $16.95 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | $16.95 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.8 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | $20.80 |
| New Beetle Manual 5-spd · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | $16.95 |
| New Beetle Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.8 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $21.70 |
| New Beetle Manual 6-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.8 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $21.70 |
| New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) · Premium gasoline | 1.8 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | $22.69 |
| New Beetle Convertible Automatic (S6) · Regular gasoline | 2 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | $18.49 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $15.18
- Georgia · $15.67
- Texas · $15.70
- South Carolina · $15.81
- Louisiana · $15.84
- Oklahoma · $16.01
Most expensive states
- California · $22.88
- Hawaii · $20.14
- Washington · $20.05
- Nevada · $18.86
- Indiana · $18.56
- Oregon · $18.52
NHTSA safety ratings
Not rated
Recalls
No recalls on record.
Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA