2006-2008 Volkswagen New Beetle: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 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 convertible | 2-door hatchback |
| Wheelbase, in. | 98.8 | 98.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 161.1 | 161.1 |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 59.1 | 59.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3164 | 2884 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 5.0 | 27.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.7 | 38.2 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.2 | 36.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 31.5 | 33.5 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
New Beetles in 2006 came with gasoline or diesel power. The 2.5-liter five-cylinder gas engine developed 150 horsepower working with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Volkswagen's 1.9-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder, rated at 100 hp, offered the same transmission choices. No diesel-engine models were offered for 2007.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I5 | 2.5 / 151 | 150 | 170 | 5-speed manual: 23/31 6-speed automatic: 23/32 |
5-speed manual: 21.3 6-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbodiesel dohc I4 | 1.9 / 116 | 100 | 177 | 5-speed manual: 37/44 6-speed automatic: 35/42 |
5-speed manual: 42.1 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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