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
$18,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 100.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel 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
Diesel I4
MPG
37 City / 44 Hwy
Horsepower
100 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
1.9L/116
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 1800-2400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
100 @ 4000
Engine Type
Diesel I4
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
37 City / 44 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.3 qts

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,005 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs

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