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 ) |
|
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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) |
|
| 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 |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| 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 |
