2006 Volkswagen New Beetle specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr 2.5L Manual
$17,180
2dr 2.5L Auto
$18,255
2dr TDI Manual
$18,900
2dr TDI DSG
$19,975
2dr 2.5L Manual
$22,120
2dr 2.5L Auto
$23,195
$18,255
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 150.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 161.1" length, 59.0" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Reflex Silver

Interior
Slate Blue
Grey-Violet
Medium Mocha
Pumice
Cordovan
Ruby Red

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I5
MPG
23 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
150 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A

Engine

Displacement
2.5L/151
Engine Type
Gas I5
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5000
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
23 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.0 qts

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,965 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal

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