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Volkswagen New Beetle Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$16,570 - $21,290
$18,770 - $25,790
$20,940 - $25,450
Invoice *$15,844 - $20,300
$17,540 - $24,103
$19,544 - $23,710
Engine2.0L I-4 115 HP
2.0L I-4 115 HP
1.8L I-4 150 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
6-spd auto w/OD
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Fuel Economy City24.0 mpg
21.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
25.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway30.0 mpg
31.0 mpg
30.0 mpg
31.0 mpg
30.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)48/50,000
48/50,000
48/50,000
  Powertrain  
Engine2.0L I-4 115 HP
2.0L I-4 115 HP
1.8L I-4 150 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
6-spd auto w/OD
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Alternator90 amp
70 amp
90 amp
70 amp
120 amp
Batterywith run down protection
with run down protection
with run down protection
Axle Ratio4.24
4.24
3.94
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
Drive Typefront-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
Traction ControlAvailable:
ABS & driveline
Available:
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
  Steering and Suspension  
Electronic StabilityAvailable:
stability control
Available:
stability control
Available:
stability control
RideAvailable:
sport
Available:
sport
Available:
sport
Front Suspensionstrut
strut
strut
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
Front Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspensiontorsion beam beam
torsion beam beam
torsion beam beam
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
Rear Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakes4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
Wheels16.0 " steel
16.0 " silver alloy
16.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP205/55HR16.0BSW AS
P225/45HR17.0BSW AS
P205/55HR16.0BSW AS
P205/55HR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelfull-size steel
full-size steel
full-size steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity4
4
4
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
Heated Front SeatsN/AAvailable:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Front Headrestsadjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrestscenter
center
center
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
6-way
Easy Entryrear seat easy entry
rear seat easy entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
6-way
Rear Seatsbench
full bench
bench
full bench
bench
full bench
Rear Headrestsfixed
adjustable w/tilt
fixed
adjustable w/tilt
fixed
adjustable w/tilt
Rear Armrestscenter with pass-thru
center with pass-thru
center with pass-thru
Seat TrimStandard:
premium cloth
Available:
leatherette
Standard:
premium cloth
Available:
leatherette
leather
Standard:
premium cloth
Available:
leather
leatherette
Door Trimcloth
cloth
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
Floor Matscarpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard InsertAvailable:
carbon fibre
Available:
carbon fibre
Available:
carbon fibre
Gear Shift Knob TrimAvailable:
genuine wood
metal-look
Available:
genuine wood
metal-look
leather
Available:
genuine wood
metal-look
leather
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofN/Aexpress open/close
express open/close
Convertible Roofmanual with lining, glass rear window, roll-over protection
power with lining, glass rear window, roll-over protection
power with lining, glass rear window, roll-over protection
Roof FeaturesAvailable:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Vanity Mirrorsdual illuminated
dual illuminated
dual illuminated
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
day-night
Glove Boxlocking
locking
locking
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
Reading Lightsfront
front & rear
front
front & rear
front
front & rear
Floor Consolefull
full
full
Overhead Consolemini
mini with storage
mini
mini with storage
mini
mini with storage
Cup Holderfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Seatback Storage2
2
2
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trimplastic
plastic
plastic
Cargo Coverrigid
rigid
rigid
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioningmanual
manual
manual
Air Filterair filter
air filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
RadioStandard:
premium AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
premium XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
premium AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
premium XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
premium AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
premium XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CDin-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
MP3 PlayerMP3 capability
MP3 capability
MP3 capability
CDAvailable:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
console mounted 6-disc
Available:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
console mounted 6-disc
Available:
trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc
console mounted 6-disc
Speakers10
6
10 Monsoon
8 Monsoon
10 Monsoon
8 Monsoon
AmplifierN/Aamplifier
amplifier
Radio Theft Deterrentradio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Antennawindow grid
integrated roof
window grid
integrated roof
window grid
integrated roof
Cruise Controlcruise control
cruise control
cruise control
Door Lockspower with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entrykeyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasepower
power
power
Remote Fuel Flap Releasepower
power
power
Power Outlets2
2
2
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Powerretained accessory power
retained accessory power
retained accessory power
Smokers PackageAvailable:
ashtray
Available:
ashtray
Available:
ashtray
Lighter ElementsAvailable:
front
Available:
front
Available:
front
Emergency SOSAvailable:
OnStar Telematics
Available:
OnStar Telematics
Available:
OnStar Telematics
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Clockin-overhead console
in-overhead console
in-overhead console
Exterior Temperatureexterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheeltelescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialN/AAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
Front Windowspower
power
power
Rear Windowspower
fixed
power
fixed
power
fixed
1-Touch Opendriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Tinted Windowslight
light
light
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Heated Front WipersN/AAvailable:
jets
Available:
jets
Speed Sensitve Wipersspeed sensitive wipers
speed sensitive wipers
speed sensitive wipers
Sun Visor Stripsun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lightsdaytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Occupancy Sensoroccupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
Head Protectiondriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront
front
front
Ignition DisableImmobilizer III
Immobilizer III
Immobilizer III
Panic Alarmpanic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
Tracker SystemAvailable:
tracker system
Available:
tracker system
Available:
tracker system
Security Systemsecurity system
security system
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count2 doors
2 doors
2 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume5.0 cu.ft.
27.1 cu.ft.
5.0 cu.ft.
27.1 cu.ft.
5.0 cu.ft.
27.1 cu.ft.
Exterior Length161.1 "
161.1 "
161.1 "
Exterior Width67.9 "
67.9 "
67.9 "
Exterior Height59.1 "
59.0 "
59.1 "
59.0 "
59.1 "
59.0 "
Wheelbase99 "
99 "
99 "
Front Tread59 "
59 "
59 "
Rear Tread59 "
59 "
59 "
Turning Radius17.9 '
17.9 '
17.9 '
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating3,903 lbs.
3,616 lbs.
3,903 lbs.
3,616 lbs.
3,991 lbs.
3,726 lbs.
Curb Weight3,075 lbs.
2,743 lbs.
3,082 lbs.
2,743 lbs.
3,166 lbs.
2,820 lbs.
Payload811 lbs.
785 lbs.
778 lbs.
752 lbs.
780 lbs.
754 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.37
.38
.37
.38
.37
.38
Front Legroom39.4 "
39.4 "
39.4 "
Rear Legroom31.5 "
33.5 "
31.5 "
33.5 "
31.5 "
33.5 "
Front Headroom40.7 "
41.3 "
40.7 "
38.2 "
40.7 "
38.2 "
Rear Headroom37.2 "
36.7 "
37.2 "
36.7 "
37.2 "
36.7 "
Front Shoulder Room52.8 "
52.8 "
52.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room42.1 "
49.3 "
42.1 "
49.3 "
42.1 "
49.3 "
Passenger Volume78 cu.ft.
85 cu.ft.
78 cu.ft.
81 cu.ft.
78 cu.ft.
81 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume5.0 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
5.0 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
5.0 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded27.1 cu.ft.
27.1 cu.ft.
27.1 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud FlapsAvailable:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
lip
Available:
lip
power retractable
Bumpersbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper48/50,000
48/50,000
48/50,000
Major Components60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Rust Through144/unlimited
144/unlimited
144/unlimited
Roadside Assistance48/unlimited
48/unlimited
48/unlimited


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