2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L Convertible Automatic Convertible

Features

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

Speakers: 10

CD player

MP3 decoder

AM/FM radio

SEATS AND TRIM

Front seats: bucket

Front centre armrest

Rear seat centre armrest

Heated front seats

Rear seats: bench

Max seating capacity: 4

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Power windows

Front cupholders

Passenger door bin

Rear cupholders

Remote keyless entry

Passenger vanity mirror

Driver vanity mirror

Overhead console

1-touch down

Telescoping steering wheel

Illuminated entry

Speed control

1-touch up

Driver door bin

Air conditioning

Tilt steering wheel

BODY EXTERIOR

Power door mirrors

Glass rear window

Turn signal indicator mirrors

Bumpers: body-colour

Heated door mirrors

Convertible roof lining

Door mirrors: body-colour

LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Front reading lights

Variably intermittent wipers

Outside temperature display

Tachometer

Rear window defroster

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Brake assist

Electronic stability

Dual front impact airbags

Occupant sensing airbag

Panic alarm

Dual front side impact airbags

Traction control

Ignition disable

ABS brakes

4 wheel disc brakes

Security system

Anti-whiplash front head restraints

Integrated roll-over protection

Tech Specs

POWERTRAIN

Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM

Engine litres: 2.5

Cylinder configuration: I-5

Variable valve control

Fuel economy highway: 7L/100 km

Manual-shift auto: Tiptronic

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

Number of valves: 20

Recommended fuel: regular unleaded

Transmission: 6 speed automatic

Horsepower: 150hp @ 5,000RPM

Fuel economy city: 10.5L/100 km

Fuel tank capacity: 55.0L

Drive type: front-wheel

Mode select transmission

SUSPENSION/HANDLING

Rear tires: 205/55HR16.0

Rear anti-roll bar

Power steering

Front tires: 205/55HR16.0

Front anti-roll bar

Front wheel independent suspension

Wheel size: 16"

SPECS AND DIMENSIONS

Exterior body width: 1,724mm (67.9")

Exterior length: 4,091mm (161.1")

Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1

Engine horsepower: 150hp @ 5,000RPM

Rear legroom: 800mm (31.5")

Engine displacement: 2.5 L

Engine torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM

Passenger volume: 2,200L (77.7 cu.ft.)

Rear headroom: 945mm (37.2")

Exterior height: 1,502mm (59.1")

Wheelbase: 2,509mm (98.8")

Front legroom: 1,001mm (39.4")

Rear shoulder room: 1,069mm (42.1")

Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.8mm (3.25" x 3.65")

Turning radius: 5.5m (17.9')

Front shoulder room: 1,341mm (52.8")

Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")