Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Information

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 2 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 1 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.

Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):

Fuel Efficiency

Volkswagen has manufactured models of Beetle Convertible for 7 years. They average 27.5 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2019 Beetle Convertible above average at 29 combined MPG.

Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2019 Beetle Convertible to be $1,350 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.

Compared to other vehicles, you spend $500 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.

The Beetle Convertible consumes about 11 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.

The Beetle Convertible emits 308 grams of CO₂ per mile, or roughly 4,620,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO₂ per year, so about 220 trees would offset these emissions. The Beetle Convertible does not have start-stop technology.

MPG breakdown by model options

The Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has 22 different model options on record with the EPA since 2013. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.