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Volkswagen Beetle S

General information

ModelVolkswagen Beetle S
Year2009
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating59.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power152.7 PS (112 kW or 151 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.52 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 170.0 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke76.7 x 95.5 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1227 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1570 litres (415 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1247 kg (2,749.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1308 kg (2,883.6 pounds)
Towing weight857 kg (1,889.4 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD18330
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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