1998 Volkswagen Beetle
4 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beetle | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| New Beetle | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| New Beetle | 34 | 43 | 38 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| New Beetle | 29 | 39 | 33 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic 4-spd |