2013 VW Beetle TDI EPA Rating: Most Efficient Convertible in the US

Volkswagen means “People’s Car” in German and while the brand might had moved upmarket over the years, it still has some things to offer to the people, like, for example, the 2013 Beetle Convertible, which is now officially the most fuel efficient convertible in America.

The EPA numbers for the 2013 Beetle Convertible are in and the vehicle, in the 2.0-lite TDI diesel and six-speed manual, configuration, returns 28 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. We have to not the that title is given by the highway number, as there are other topless cars that return better gas mileage inside the city.

For those who adore the pedal on the right, VW also offers a version powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol unit that delivers 200 hp, which returns 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.