Specs
Research 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2dr Convertible
Brakes
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
9.1 x 0.4 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake Type |
Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.3 x 1.0 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
10.0 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
Emissions
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
6 |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
8.1 |
Engine
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 5000 |
| Engine Order Code |
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| Engine Type |
Gas I5 |
| Displacement |
2.5L/151 |
| Fuel System |
SMPI |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
170 @ 3750 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
58.5 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
59.3 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
59.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
67.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
161.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
98.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
4.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
14.5 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Leg Room (in) |
39.4 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
40.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
37.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
31.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
42.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
52.8 |
| Passenger Capacity |
4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
78.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Mileage
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
23 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
28 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
20 |
Steering
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.0 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15.6 |
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
35.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Summary
| Body Style |
2 Door Convertible |
| Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/stabilizer bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.9 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.7 |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion beam |
Tires
| Front Tire Order Code |
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| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Size |
P225/45HR17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.67 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.85 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.16 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.56 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.37 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.04 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.86 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.19 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Minicompact car |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3248 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material |
- TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
