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Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2.5L

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2.5L
Year2010
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2478 ccm (151.21 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
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2478 ccm (151.21 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 stroke81.0 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0763 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 space1006 litres (266 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

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 clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD26430
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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