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2012 Volkswagen Beetle specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Roof Type: Fixed
Rear Roof Profile: Fastback
No Side Doors: 2
Sunroof/Moonroof: Std
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
ABS: Std
Stability Control: Std
EBD: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Layout: Transverse
Engine Position: Front
Convenience
Power Windows: Std
Power Door Locks: Std
Remote Lock/Unlock: Std
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Driving Aids
Cruise Control: Std
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 14.5 gal
Engine
Configuration: I
Cylinders: 4
Premium Fuel: Yes
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Forced Induction: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2.0 l ( 1984 cc )
Max. Power: 200 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5100
Max. Torque: 207 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 1700
Exterior
Side Mirrors - Power: Std
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3042 lb
Wheelbase: 99.9 in ( 2537 mm )
Height - Body: 58.5 in ( 1486 mm )
Width - Body: 71.2 in ( 1808 mm )
Length: 168.4 in ( 4278 mm )
Front Track: 61.8 in ( 1570 mm )
Rear Track: 60.9 in ( 1546 mm )
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in ( 144 mm )
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 21
EPA Hwy (mpg): 30
HVAC
Air Conditioning: Std
Climate Control Zones: 1
Automatic Climate Control: Std
Infotainment
Navigation System: N/A
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 39.4 in ( 1000 mm )
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.1 in ( 942 mm )
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 55.3 in ( 1404 mm )
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 49.0 in ( 1245 mm )
Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.3 in ( 1048 mm )
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 31.4 in ( 797 mm )
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 2
Cargo Volume: 15.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume + 1: 29.9 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamp Type: Halogen
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 4
Seat Material: Cloth
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Driver Side: N/A
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Passenger Side: N/A
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Forward Gears: 6
Utility
Cargo Access: Hatch
Wheels / Tires
Wheel Type: Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 235/45R18