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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

It depends on the trim. Some versions take premium and some take regular — check your exact engine/transmission below.

23–31
MPG combined (21–27 city / 27–39 hwy)
$2,313–$2,925
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Varies by trim
gas type

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible good on gas?

At up to 31 MPG combined, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is better than average for a Subcompact Cars — that class averages about 22.8 MPG across 5,756 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.

At today's AAA national average price — $4.78/gal for diesel gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,313/year (roughly $193/month, about $15.42 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 484 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
2.5L 5-cyl, S6 automatic, FWDREGULAR23$2,478
2.0L 4-cyl, AM-S6 automatic, FWDDIESEL31$2,313
2.0L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWDDIESEL30$2,390
2.0L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWDPREMIUM24$2,925
2.0L 4-cyl, AM-S6 automatic, FWDPREMIUM24$2,925
Where the EPA lists premium, that’s the fuel the maker specified for the mileage test — many such engines run on regular with slightly less power/MPG. Whether premium is required or just recommended is an owner’s-manual detail the EPA dataset omits, so we don’t guess it.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options2.5L 5-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
TransmissionS6 automatic · AM-S6 automatic · 6-spd manual
Drive typeFWD
EPA body classSubcompact Cars
FuelVaries by trim
Tailpipe CO₂332–378 g/mi

Other years of the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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5 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.