2006 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

2-Door 2.5L Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door 2.5L Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name 2dr 2.5L Auto Coupe
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2965
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 81
Second Head Room (in) 36.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.8
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 38.2
Second Leg Room (in) 33.5
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 39.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 49.3
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 161.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.6
Track Width, Front (in) 59.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 98.7
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.8
Height, Overall (in) 59.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 12.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5000
Displacement 2.5L/151
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 3750
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.37
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.19
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.04
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.87
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.87
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.13 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.04
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size P205/55HR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.71
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags w/dual stage deployment
Driver & front passenger head & thorax side-airbags
3-point front & rear seat belts w/height adjusters, front...
Active front head restraints
Rear seat lower anchors & top tethers for children (LATCH)
Traction control-inc: (ASR) anti-slip regulation, (EDL)...
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual-note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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