Compare 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,000 | $9,880 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,499 | $9,208 | |
| Destination | $525 | $380 | |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | N/A | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | N/A | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Optional | |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | N/A | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Optional | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | N/A | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | N/A | |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | Full Bench | |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Traction Control | ABS | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | N/A | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Retractable | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P155/80SR13.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | Steel | Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Regular | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.3L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Strut | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.68 | 3.79 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 161.1 " | 149.4 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 62.6 " | |
| Exterior Height | 59.5 " | 54.7 " | |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.3L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5,800 Rpm | 79 @ 6,000 Rpm | |
| Torque | 156 @ 2,200 Rpm | 75 @ 3,000 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 39 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 43 Mpg | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 2.91/2.97 " | |
| Curb Weight | 2,921 Lbs. | 1,895 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 93.1 " | |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 54.5 " | |
| Rear Track | 58.7 " | 53.5 " | |
| Turning Radius | 16.4 '' | 15.7 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | N/A | |
| Front Legroom | 39.4 " | 42.5 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 32.8 " | |
| Front Headroom | 41.3 " | 39.1 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 36.0 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 47.2 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 43.9 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 48.9 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.4 " | 48.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 8.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 22.5 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 84 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 10.3 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | N/A | |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Bumpers | good | N/A | |
| Restraints | acceptable | N/A | |
| Head Restraint | good | N/A | |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | |
