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Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0 L Convertible

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0 L Convertible
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.00 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque169.50 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0839 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2209 litres (584 gallons)
Cargo space142 litres (38 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1395 kg (3,075.4 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD21400
Service interval30,000 km
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