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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS specs & colors

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
$20,010
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

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Key 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

Diesel I4
Engine Type
38 City / 46 Hwy
MPG
100 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.0 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9.13 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

177 @ 1800-2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
100 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.9L/116
Displacement
Diesel I4
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
38 City / 46 Hwy
MPG
5.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

81 ft³
Passenger Volume
4
Passenger Capacity
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Leg Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
99 in
Wheelbase
161 in
Length, Overall
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
59 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
12 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

2,989 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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