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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle specs & colors

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

Color options

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

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Diesel I4
Engine Type
37 City / 44 Hwy
MPG
100 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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