What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?

EPA figures for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle, most often about: Visibility, Exterior Lighting, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2004

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	20	27	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	28	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	20	28	23	386
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	32	42	36	283
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Diesel	30	38	33	308
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 03V356000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER DETECTION FUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MAY BECOME DISABLED.

Campaign 03V508000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 6 Exterior Lighting 2 Structure 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.