Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.03 x 0.87
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
9.13 x 0.35
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Gas I5
Displacement
2.5L/151
Fuel System
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3750
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
98.8
Length, Overall (in)
161.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.9
Height, Overall (in)
59.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.4
Tread Width, Rear (in)
58.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.6
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
81
Front Head Room (in)
38.2
Front Leg Room (in)
39.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.8
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
36.7
Second Leg Room (in)
33.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
49.3
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 (2009)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.04
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
New Beetle
Body Style
2 Door Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.71
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.78
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.65
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 (2009)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2884
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel