New Beetle – Gallery & Specs

Specifications for New Beetle

Engine Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Cylinders 4 4 4 4
Power output 85 @ 5 400 85 @ 5 400 110 @ 5 800 85 @ 5 400
Torque 172 @ 3 200 172 @ 3 200 220 @ 2 000 172 @ 3 200
Bore / Stroke 82.5/92.8 82.5/92.8 81/86.4 82.5/92.9
Valves 2 2 5 2
Compression ratio 10.5 10.5 9.5 10.3
Turbo charged — — X —
Emissions level EU2 EU2 EU2 EU2
Capacity 2.0/1984 2.0/1984 1.8/1781 20/1984
CO2 emission 210 224 194 211
Transmission Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
5-speed manual X — X X
6-speed Tiptronic — X — —
Performance Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Top speed 185 182 203 185
Acceleration in seconds 10.9 12.9 8.7 11.7
Fuel consumption (litres / 100 km)* Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Combined 8.7 9.4 8.1 8.8
Urban 11.9 13.2 11.0 12
Extra urban 6.8 7.2 6.4 6.9
Dimensions / Capacities Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Fuel tank 55 55 55 55
Length 4081 4081 4081 4081
Height 1498 1498 1498 1502
Track - front 1508 1508 1508 1506
Track - rear 1494 1494 1494 1487
Turning circle 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9
Width 1724 1724 1724 1724
Wheelbase 2508 2508 2508 2509
Luggage space 209 209 209 201
Luggage space - seats folded 769 769 769 —
Safety Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
High level brake light X X X X
Interior features Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Digital clock X X X X
Ambient temperature display X X X X
Time delay interior light X X X —
Front and rear floor mats X X X X
Front cup holders X X X X
Illuminated driver and co-driver vanity mirror X X X X
Rear magazine pockets X X X X
Interior reading lights X X X —
Leather covered steering wheel X X X X
Leather gear knob, gearlever trim and handbrake grip X X X X
Power steering X X X X
Height/reach adjustable steering column X X X X
Air conditioner X X X X
Six speaker "Beetle design" Gamma radio/CD X X X X
6-disc CD changer O O O X
Flower vase X X X X
Tray in roof liner X X X —
12V socket in front(lighter) and boot X X X X
Glass Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Heated rear window X X X X
Maintenance / Services Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
15 000 km service intervals X X X X
Running Gear Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Anti-roll bar X X X X
Front axle:
Independent suspension, McPherson struts, coil springs		 X X X X
Rear axle:
Torsion beam, trailing arms, coil springs		 X X X X
Brakes Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Front and rear discs X X X X
ABS X X X X
Traction control/electronic differential lock X X X X
ESP X X X X
Wheelrims / tyres Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Full size spare X X X —
Full size spare — — — X
Alloy wheels 6.5Jx16"Houston" 205/55 R16 X X — —
Alloy wheels 6.5Jx16 "San Antonio" 205/55 R16 — — X X
Seats Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Adjustable front head restraints X X X X
Seat heating X X X X
Leather seats X X X X
Height adjustable driver's seat X X X X
Height adjustable passenger's seat X X X X
Adjustable rear head restraints X X X —
Front centre armrest X X X X
Windows Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Tinted glass all round X X X X
Tinted windshield X X X X
Electric front windows X X X X
Mirrors Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Colour coded mirror housings X X X X
Convex passenger's side / aspherical driver's side X X X X
Safety and security Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Side impact bars X X X X
Dual front airbags with passenger deactivation switch for the passenger airbag X X X X
Side airbags X X X X
Height adjustable front seat belts X X X —
Alarm / immobiliser X X X X
Remote central locking with selective unlocking feature X X X X
Front door mounted warning reflectors X X X X
Lockable wheelbolts X X X X
Exterior features Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Front fog lights X X X X
Electric headlight height adjustment X X X X
Fully galvanised body X X X X
Colour coded bumper strips, door handles and side mouldings X X X X
Rear spoiler — — X —
Antenna in Windscreen — — — X
Roof mounted aerial X X X —
Guarantees Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
3 year / 120 000 km warranty X X X X
12 year anti-corrosion warranty X X X X
Rear view mirrors Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Dual electric heated X X X X
Anti-dazzle rear view mirror - manual X X X X
Wiper system Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
Four speed / intermittent front wipers X X X X
Maintenance Beetle 2.0 Highline Manual Beetle 2.0 Highline Automatic Beetle 1.8 T Manual Beetle Cabriolet
5-year / 60 000 km AutoMotion Maintenance Plan X X X X
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