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
$23,195
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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,258 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs

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