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Volkswagen New Beetle
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle
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$18,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Rabbit
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Select configuration:
$16,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A

Photos

Volkswagen New Beetle
2006-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Rear Angle View
2006-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Gauge Cluster
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2008-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Rear Angle View
2008-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
177 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,884 lbs
3,072 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
24 MPG
City
20 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
6
7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
290 miles
304.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
406 miles
435 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
161.1 in
165.8 in
Height
59 in
58.2 in
Max Width
67.9 in
69.3 in
Front Width
59.4 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
58.8 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
101.5 in
Ground Clearance
4.6 in
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
52.8 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.5 in
35.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.7 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.3 in
54.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
15.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.8 ft
35.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
15" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55HR16
195/65HR15
Rear Tire
P205/55HR16
195/65HR15
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
  • Cream, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
  • White, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
  • Anthracite, Media cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional

Comfort

Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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