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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Convertible

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Convertible
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2475 ccm (151.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2475 ccm (151.02 cubic inches)
Max power152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque231.52 Nm (23.6 kgf-m or 170.8 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.6 x 92.7 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-60 miles8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1308 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors3
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2209 litres (584 gallons)
Cargo space142 litres (38 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1162 kg (2,561.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1435 kg (3,163.6 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 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)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD22160
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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