2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S specs & colors
2dr Car
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MSRP
- 2dr Man S PZEV $17,475
- 2dr Man S $17,475
- 2dr Auto S PZEV $18,550
- 2dr Auto S $18,550
- 2dr Auto SE PZEV $20,525
- 2dr Auto SE $20,525
- 2dr Auto Triple White $20,990
- 2dr Auto Triple White PZEV $20,990
- 2dr Auto Black Tie Edition $20,990
- 2dr Auto Black Tie Edition PZEV $20,990
- 2dr Man S PZEV $23,240
- 2dr Man S $23,240
- 2dr Auto S PZEV $24,315
- 2dr Auto S $24,315
- 2dr Auto SE $25,740
- 2dr Auto SE PZEV $25,740
$17,475
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 170 @ 3750 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 150 @ 5000 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/151 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 406.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 290.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.60 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.65 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.78 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.12 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.36 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.13 x 0.35 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.03 x 0.87 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.04 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.6 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/55HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55HR16 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2884 lbs |
| Second Shoulder Room | 49.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 39.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.9 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 59.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 161.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 33.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.2 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Track Width, Front | 59.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.8 in |
| Trunk Volume | 12.0 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 81 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 36.7 in |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/MP3/CD player, (6) speakers, Sirius satellite radio | Standard |
| Fog lights | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| One piece folding rear seat | Standard |
| Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Front/rear cup holders | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger head/thorax side airbags | Standard |
| Active front head restraints | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger front airbags -inc: buckle switch sensor | Standard |
| Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system | Standard |
| 16" x 6.5" "Mali" alloy wheels | Standard |
| 2.5L SMPI I5 engine | Standard |
| Sirius satellite radio | Standard |
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | Standard |
| Clutch starter interlock | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| P205/55HR16 all-season tires | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Remote fuel filler/trunk release | Standard |
| Automatic pwr windows | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Front center dome light, front reading lights | Standard |
| Pwr locks | Standard |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | Standard |
| Projector lens halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/sliding covers | Standard |
| P225/45HR17 all-season tires | Standard |
| Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters | Standard |
| Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Tinted green glass | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Fully reclining, height/angle adjustable front leatherette bucket seats | Standard |
| Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Electronic differential lock | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| 3-spoke padded tilt/telescoping steering wheel | Standard |
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