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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2500 ccm (152.55 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2500 ccm (152.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque231 Nm (23.6 kgf-m or 170.4 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.5 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 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 ratio0.0753 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2294 litres (606 gallons)
Optional cargo space1006 litres (266 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution
Front suspensionMacPherson.

Dimensions and weight

Weight1993 kg (4,393.8 pounds)
Towing weight998 kg (2,200.2 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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