2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE specs & colors
2dr Car
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
$25,740
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
Black
Cream
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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150 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.03 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9.13 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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2.5L/151
Displacement
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150 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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170 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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78 ft³
Passenger Volume
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Leg Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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99 in
Wheelbase
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161 in
Length, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,248 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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