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
$22,120
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, 59.1" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Harvest Moon Beige

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

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I5
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
150 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I5
Displacement
2.5L/151
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 3750
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.0 qts

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,164 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal

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