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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Convertible S

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.5 Convertible S
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
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
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.52 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 170.0 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
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 ratio0.1235 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2209 litres (584 gallons)
Cargo space142 litres (38 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1231 kg (2,713.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1430 kg (3,152.6 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD23165
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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