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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications
| Engine | ||
| Configuration | I | |
| Cylinders | 5 | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Displacement (cc) | 2480 | |
| Max. Power (bhp) | 150 | |
| Max. Power @RPM | 5000 | |
| Max. Torque (lbft) | 170 | |
| Max. Torque @RPM | 3750 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Forward Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Driveline | ||
| Driven Wheels | FWD | |
| Body | ||
| Generic Type | Car | |
| No Side Doors | 2 | |
| Vehicle Size | Small | |
| Convertible Top | No | |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Curb Weight (lb) | 2965 | 2884 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.7 | |
| Height - Body (in) | 59.0 | |
| Width - Body (in) | 67.9 | |
| Length (in) | 161.1 | |
| Front Track (in) | 59.4 | |
| Rear Track (in) | 58.8 | |
| Chassis | ||
| Chassis Type | Unitized Body/Frame | |
| Suspension | ||
| Front Suspension - Type | MacPherson strut/lower arm | |
| Rear Suspension - Type | Twist-beam axle | |
| Brakes | ||
| Front Brakes - Type | Vented Disc | |
| Rear Brakes - Type | Disc | |
| ABS | Std | |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Rack-and-Pinion | |
| Wheels / Tires | ||
| Tire Size F (,R) | 205/55R16 | |
| Seating | ||
| Rows of Seats | 2 | |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Head Room - 1st Row (in) | 38.2 | |
| Head Room - 2nd Row (in) | 36.7 | |
| Shlder Room - 1st Row (in) | 52.8 | |
| Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in) | 49.3 | |
| Leg Room - 1st Row (in) | 39.4 | |
| Leg Room - 2nd Row (in) | 33.5 | |
| Seating Positions - 1st Row | 2 | |
| Seating Positions - 2nd Row | 2 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) | 12 | |
| Cargo Volume + 1 (cu ft) | 27.1 | |
| Passenger Volume (SAE) Total (cu ft) | 81 | |
| Utility | ||
| Cargo Configuration | Hatchback | |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City (mpg) | 20 | |
| EPA Hwy (mpg) | 29 | 28 |
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