1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD

DieselDieselSubcompact Cars

Official EPA record #14156 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$156.49

Per year

$1,878

Per mile

15.6¢/mi

5-year total

$9,390

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

366 gal of fuel / yeardiesel @ $5.13/galAt $6.13/gal: $186.99/mo

A mile road trip costs about $46.80 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,350/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($5.13/gal diesel), this 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle costs about $156.49 per month in diesel — $1,878 per year, 15.6¢/mi, $9,390 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #14156. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	29
Highway MPG	39
Combined MPG	33

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,350/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	308 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #14156 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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