2013 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class Subcompact car
Style Name 2dr Auto 2.5L
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact car
Number of Passenger Doors 2
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3206
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) 31.4
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 43.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 81.4
Second Head Room (in) 37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 100.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.2
Height, Overall (in) 58.0
Length, Overall (in) 168.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6
Track Width, Front (in) 62.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 7.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 2.5L/151
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 4250
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5700
Transmission
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
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.50
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
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.0
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.01
Steering Type Pwr Rack-&-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) N/A
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size 215/55R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 215/55R17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.7
Suspension Type - Front Strut-Type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.9
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) N/A

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 No
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 Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: electronic brake...
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags w/passenger occupant detection
Front side airbags
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

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
Maintenance Miles/km 36,000
Maintenance Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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MSRP
$24,995
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MSRP
$24,995
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 27 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I5
Engine
Gas I5
Engine
Gas I5
Engine
Gas I5
Horsepower
170 @ 5700
Horsepower
170 @ 5700
Horsepower
170 @ 5700
Horsepower
170 @ 5700
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
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