Compare 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,180 | $19,330 | $14,030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $16,107 | $18,072 | $13,328 |
| Destination | $630 | $595 | $580 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-overhead Console | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Driver |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | N/A | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | N/A | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | N/A | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P165/65SR14.0 BSW AS | P185/60SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 14" Silver Aluminum | 15" Black Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Regular | Regular |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.0L I-3 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 3.21 | 4.31 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 161.1 " | 155.1 " | 155.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 66.7 " | 66.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.0 " | 53.3 " | 64.6 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.0L I-3 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5,000 Rpm | 67 @ 5,700 Rpm | 103 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 170 @ 3,750 Rpm | 66 @ 4,800 Rpm | 101 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 73 @ 5,700 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | 79 @ 79 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 14 @ 3,000 Rpm | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 60 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 66 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.9 Seconds | 13.6 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 19.6 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 74 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 2.83/3.21 " | 2.95/3.33 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,884 Lbs. | 1,850 Lbs. | 2,425 Lbs. |
| Payload | 772 Lbs. | 400 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 " | 94.5 " | 98.4 " |
| Front Track | 59.4 " | 56.5 " | 57.3 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 52.2 " | 56.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 15.7 '' | 18.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .25 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 39.4 " | 42.9 " | 45.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | N/A | 38.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 " | 38.8 " | 46.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | N/A | 45.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 48.7 " | 50.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 50.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 50.5 " | 48.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.3 " | N/A | 50.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 21.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 27.1 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 43.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | 47 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 10.6 Gal. | 11.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | poor | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | poor |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | poor | N/A | poor |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | poor |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | poor | N/A | poor |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
