Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Engine Specifications
| |
dohc I5 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
2.5/151 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
150 @ 5000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
170 @ 3750 |
| Availability |
Standard |
|
EPA City / highway mpg
|
|
| 5-speed manual |
20/28
|
| 6-speed automatic |
20/29 1
|
1. 20/28 w/convertible.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
20 MPG |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
28 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14.5 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
|
Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
|
Front Headroom |
38.2 in |
|
Front Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Front Legroom |
39.4 in |
|
Front Shoulderroom |
52.8 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
|
Second Headroom |
36.7 in |
|
Second Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Second Legroom |
33.5 in |
|
Second Shoulderroom |
49.3 in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
2884 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
59.0 in |
|
Length, Overall |
161.1 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
4.6 in |
|
Tread Width, Front |
59.4 in |
|
Tread Width, Rear |
58.8 in |
|
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35.8 ft |
|
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
|
Wheelbase |
98.8 in |
|
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67.9 in |
Wheels
|
Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
|
Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Tires
|
Front Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
|
Rear Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
