Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible |
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 98.8 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 161.1 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 59.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3245 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 42.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
Trim | 2.5 / TDI |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 1.9L I4 Diesel OHC-2v 100 hp@4000 177 lb-ft@1800 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
  | 6-speed automated manual |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
Trim | 2.5 |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Sprightly 2.5L 5 cylinder engine. With a manual transmission, this car is very driver friendly. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
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Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Hatch | 2.5 / TDI | 17,180 | 16,107 | 630 |
2dr Convertible | 2.5 | 22,120 | 20,696 | 630 |