2009 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

2-Door Automatic Blush
MSRP based on 2-Door Automatic Blush
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class Mini-Compact
Style Name 2dr Auto Blush Convertible
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mini-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3248
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 39.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 42.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 78
Second Head Room (in) 37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.8
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 40.7
Second Leg Room (in) 31.5
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 59.1
Length, Overall (in) 161.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7
Track Width, Front (in) 59.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 98.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 23

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5000
Displacement 2.5L/151
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 3750
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.87
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
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
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.1 x 0.3
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
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
Tires
Front Tire Size P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/45HR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
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 -

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 Yes
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Engine & hydraulic brake assist (EBA & HBA)
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation...
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger front airbags -inc: buckle switch
Driver & front passenger head/thorax side airbags
Front 3-point safety belts
Front height-adjustable safety belts
Rear 3-point safety belts in outboard seating positions
LATCH child restraint system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Collapsible steering column
Crash optimized front end
Rear seat headrest rollover protection

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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