Specs
Research 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
GL 2dr Coupe GL Manual
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
9.4 x - TBD - |
Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
Brake ABS System |
Four-Wheel |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.0 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
6.7 |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
Engine
Fuel System |
EFI |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
122 @ 2600 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Gas I4 |
Displacement |
2.0L/121 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
115 @ 5200 |
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
4.2 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
58.7 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
59.6 |
Height, Overall (in) |
59.5 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
67.9 |
Length, Overall (in) |
161.1 |
Wheelbase (in) |
98.9 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
14.5 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
52.8 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
39.4 |
Front Head Room (in) |
41.3 |
Second Head Room (in) |
36.7 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
33.0 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
49.4 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
84.3 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
31 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
24 |
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.2 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17.8 |
Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
32.8 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen New Beetle |
Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen New Beetle |
Body Style |
2 Door Coupe |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion-Beam |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
MacPherson Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent |
Suspension Type - Front |
Independent |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
Rear Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
Spare Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.84 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.03 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.36 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.12 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.78 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
Trans Type |
5 |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.24 |
Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.60 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Sub-Compact |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2769 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |