2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GL specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
      - 2dr GL Manual
 - $16,570
 - 2dr GL Auto
 - $17,645
 - 2dr GLS Manual
 - $18,770
 - 2dr GLS Auto
 - $19,845
 - 2dr GLS TDI Manual
 - $20,010
 - 2dr GLS Turbo Manual
 - $20,940
 - 2dr GLS TDI DSG
 - $21,085
 - 2dr GL Manual
 - $21,290
 - 2dr GL Auto
 - $22,365
 - 2dr GLS Manual
 - $23,040
 - 2dr GLS Auto
 - $24,115
 - 2dr GLS Turbo Manual
 - $25,450
 - 2dr Dark Flint *Ltd Avail*
 - $25,790
 
          $16,570
        
        
          Starting MSRP 
Current listing price
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Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Slate Blue
    Grey-Violet
    Medium Mocha
    Gray
    Dark Charcoal
    Medium Prairie Tan
    Pumice
    Cypress / Dark Cypress
    Medium Tan
    Medium Grey
    Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    24 City / 31 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    115 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    4  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Not Available  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    9.13 x 0.35 in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    11.0 x 0.87 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    4-Wheel  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Pwr  
                Brake Type 
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Electrical
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                    N/A  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    70  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    2.0L/121  
                Displacement 
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                    115 @ 5200  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    122 @ 2600  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    M/T  
                5-Speed M/T Transmission Options 
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                    24 City / 31 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    5.6 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    N/A  
                Liftover Height 
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                    5 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    59 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    59 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    59 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    68 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    161 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    99 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    N/A  
                Second Hip Room 
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                    49 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    34 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    37 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    N/A  
                Front Hip Room 
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                    53 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    39 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    41 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    4  
                Passenger Capacity 
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                    85 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    12 ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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Steering
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                    N/A  
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    36 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    3  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    16  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  
                Steering Type 
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Suspension
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                    Independent  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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                    Independent  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    MacPherson Strut  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Torsion Beam  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    P205/55HR16  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    P205/55HR16  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    P205/55HR16  
                Spare Tire Size 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    15 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    2,743 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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