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2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
$26,390 - $27,390Starting MSRP
Aquarius Blue
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
23 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Convertible, Coupe
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
There are only two ways to order the VW New Beetle: convertible or coupe. They're both powered by a 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder engine that makes 150 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. The hard top has a choice of either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed...
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Exterior
Aquarius Blue
Specs
EPA Classification: Minicompact car
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas I5
Displacement: 2.5L/151
Fuel System: SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 150 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 170 @ 3750
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.04
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.56
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.19
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.86
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 10.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3248
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion beam
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
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 9.1 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 225/45R17
Rear Tire Size: 225/45R17
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5
Wheelbase (in): 98.8
Length, Overall (in): 161.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 67.9
Height, Overall (in): 59.1
Track Width, Front (in): 59.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 58.5
Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.7
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 5.0
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): 78.0
Front Head Room (in): 40.7
Front Leg Room (in): 39.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 37.2
Second Leg Room (in): 31.5
Second Shoulder Room (in): 42.1
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
Body Style: 2 Door Convertible
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.1
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$27,390
Invoice
$26,002
Description
2.5L/151, 150 @ 5000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
20 MPG
Hwy
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Description
2.5L/151, 150 @ 5000, Automatic w/OD
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