1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
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Specs for this generation Volkswagen New Beetle include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door hatchback | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 98.9 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 161.1 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.9 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 59.5 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2712 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 12.0-18.6 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 41.3 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 39.4 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 34.6 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 33.0 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Three engines have been available under New Beetle hoods. The base 2.0-liter 4-cylinder makes 115 horsepower. A 1.9-liter turbodiesel went into TDI models, rated at 90 horsepower. In 1999, a high-performance turbocharged gas engine became available, whipping up 150 horses. Either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic might be installed. New in 2002 was a Turbo S model that used a 180-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged 4 cyl and introduced to the line a 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic transmission became available in 2005.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 1.8 / 109 | 180 | 173 | 6-speed manual: 23/30 6-speed automatic: -- |
6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 115 | 122 | 5-speed manual: 23/29 4-speed automatic: 22/27 6-speed automatic: -- |
5-speed manual: 26.4 4-speed automatic: -- 6-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbodiesel ohc I4 | 1.9 / 116 | 90 | 149-155 | 5-speed manual: 41/48 4-speed automatic: 34/44 6-speed automatic: -- |
5-speed manual: 42.1 4-speed automatic: -- 6-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 1.8 / 109 | 150 | 155-162 | 5-speed manual: 25/31 4-speed automatic: 23/27 6-speed automatic: -- |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 22.7 6-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Mexico
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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