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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Convertible S
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Convertible S |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 66 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 6. 0 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 5 cylinder |
| Max power | 152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 230.52 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 170.0 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min. |
| Fuel system | Injection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1235 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Leg room front | 1010 mm (39.8 inches) |
| Passenger space | 2209 litres (584 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 142 litres (38 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 769 litres (203 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control |
| Turn circle | 12 m (460.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
| Brake details | Antilocking brake system |
| Front suspension | Independent |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1231 kg (2,713.9 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1430 kg (3,152.6 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Aprox price as new USD | 23165 |
| CO2 emissions | 161.0 g/km |
