2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S specs & colors

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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S

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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

Black

Cream

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas I5
MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower: 150 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.03 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 9.13 x 0.35 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas I5
Displacement: 2.5L/151
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 150 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 170 @ 3750
Transmission Options: M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.0 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Not Available

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: 2,884 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A

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