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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Year2007
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2501 ccm (152.61 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.66 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.39 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2501 ccm (152.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.52 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 170.0 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 92.7 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
0-60 miles8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1308 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
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

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent

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)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD17220
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