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2.0L TDI SE 2dr Man 2.0L TDI SE
Brakes
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.7 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Engine
| Displacement |
2.0 L/120 |
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
236 @ 1750 |
| Engine Order Code |
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| Fuel System |
Diesel Direct Injection |
Exterior Dimensions
| Length, Overall (in) |
168.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.6 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
61.2 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
62.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
58 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
71.2 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
100 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
14.5 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
55.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
31.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
43.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
81.4 |
| Passenger Capacity |
4 |
Steering
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
35.4 |
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible |
| Body Style |
Convertible |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut |
Tires
| Front Tire Size |
P215/55HR17 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Order Code |
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| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/55HR17 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.87 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.26 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.96 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.77 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
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| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.68 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
4.56 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.72 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.86 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Subcompact Cars |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3362 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 X 7 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 X 7 |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
