2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle

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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,725–$9,025  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: GLS 2dr Convertible

Engines

See Specs 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 90-amp. alternator  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Tiptronic  
4.24 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.31  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Wheel locks  
Standard P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Power convertible roof with lining, automatic roll-over protection  
Optional Convertible roof wind blocker  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Composite/galvanized steel body material  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 4  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Optional Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru and skibag  
Standard Leatherette front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Body-colored door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Leather shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard 10 Monsoon speakers  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam halogen headlamps  
Optional Projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Optional Auto-leveling headlights  
Optional Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Optional Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers with heating jets  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Clock in-overhead console  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake pad wear  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Optional Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Immobilizer III Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Integrated roll-over protection  
Optional Stability control  
Optional ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
121 cu.in. Engine displacement  
115-hp @ 5,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
122 lbs.-ft. @ 2,600 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
8 Valves  
3.2" x 3.7" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
14.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
30 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.37 Drag coefficient  
3,082 lbs. Curb weight  
1,874 lbs. Front curb weight  
1,208 lbs. Rear curb weight  
3,903 lbs. GVWR  
778 lbs. Payload  
161.1" Exterior length  
67.9" Exterior body width  
59.1" Exterior height  
98.8" Wheelbase  
59.3" Front tread  
58.5" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
4.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
39.4" Front legroom  
31.5" Rear legroom  
40.7" Front headroom  
37.2" Rear headroom  
52.8" Front shoulder room  
42.1" Rear shoulder room  
77.6 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
5.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
5.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
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