Miles Per Gallon

[ballarman2]

I have a 1972 Super Beetle and I was wondering how many miles per gallon other peoples bugs get. Im not sure how many miles i can get. But maybe ill ge an idea from hearing other what other bugs get. If any one can respond ill really apreciate.

[jermphil]

i have avg'd roughly 25-35 mpg. depending on whether or not i'm towing a gooseneck. i've known folks to get close to 40mpg.

[williamssam]

I tend to consistently average 20mpg with 'enthusiastic' driving. In the owner's manual i think it says you should average about 25mpg.

[Jessaska]

what can you do to improve your fuel efficiency?

[5gcivic]

I was getting about 30mpg, that is until I put dual webers now I get about 12-15 mpg

[trooperbrett]

I'm with you, 5gcivic, was gettin about 25+ with my progressive Weber, but now that I got my IDF's I'm afraid to check!

[5gcivic]

Originally Posted by 5gcivic

I was getting about 30mpg, that is until I put dual webers now I get about 12-15 mpg

Oh well, I say just have fun. Money is replaceable so you might as well put it in your gas tank.

[94VL]

My 69 with later,warmed over engine doesnt get the greatest mileage,but you need to remember,its only a 10 gallon gas tank (as opposed to modern cars with 14-20 gallons),so it may seem its getting bad mileage,but its not really ALL THAT bad.

[5gcivic]

Yeah, In my 63 I can squeez a little over 8 gallons in my tank, so I fill up frequently. Im actually about to go fill up now.

[Unclewaltsoup]

i've got a 1967 duel weber 2275cc and i get about 13

[wallybob]

My 1969 gets about 20-25 depending on how spirited I drive it. Trouble is the gas guage works sporadically (and I forget to watch it) so I have run out of gas more times than I wish to admit. hehe