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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S specs & colors

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
$23,240
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black
Cream

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

3,153 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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 Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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