Compare 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle - Details

Pricing
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MSRP $17,475 $21,950 $13,225
Invoice $16,381 $19,755 $12,431
Destination $650 $650 $720
Interior Edit
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Auxiliary Visors N/A N/A Dual
Cargo Tie Downs N/A Standard N/A
Cruise Control Standard Optional N/A
12V DC Power Outlet 2 2 1
Floor Console Full Full Full
Oil Pressure Gauge N/A Optional N/A
Driver Information Centre N/A Standard N/A
Tachometer Standard Standard N/A
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard
Rear View Mirror Day-night Day-night Day-night
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard
Seats Edit
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Heated Front Seats Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback N/A
Seat Trim Leatherette Leatherette Cloth
Entertainment Edit
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Radio SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan
MP3 Capability Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Optional N/A
Speakers 6 6 4
Navigation System N/A Optional N/A
Safety and Security Edit
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Traction Control ABS And Driveline N/A N/A
Headlights Halogen Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Optional
LED Taillights N/A N/A Optional
Parking Assist N/A Standard N/A
Remote Keyless Entry Keyfob (all Doors) Keyfob (all Doors) Keyfob (all Doors)
Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard Standard Standard
Overview
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Warranty Overview Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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)
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance 48 Months/50,000 Miles 48 Months/50,000 Miles N/A
Exterior Edit
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Fog/driving Lights N/A Front Front
Heated Door Mirrors Standard Optional N/A
Sunroof 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding Fabric N/A
Wheels 16" Silver Aluminum 15" Silver Aluminum 15" Steel
Rear Window Wipers N/A N/A Fixed Interval
Mechanical Edit
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Brakes 4-wheel Disc 4-wheel Disc Front Disc/rear Drum
Drive Type Front-wheel Front-wheel Front-wheel
Electronic Stability System Standard Optional N/A
Sequential Shift Control Tiptronic Steptronic N/A
Transmission 5-spd Man W/OD 5-spd Man W/OD 5-spd Man W/OD
Specifications Edit
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Engine 2.5L I-5 1.6L I-4 1.5L I-4
Horsepower 150 @ 5,000 Rpm 115 @ 6,000 Rpm 106 @ 6,000 Rpm
Torque 170 @ 3,750 Rpm 110 @ 4,500 Rpm 103 @ 4,200 Rpm
Fuel Economy - City 20 Mpg 23 Mpg 29 Mpg
Fuel Economy - Highway 28 Mpg 32 Mpg 36 Mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 8.9 Seconds 10.5 Seconds 9.4 Seconds
1/4 Mile Time 16.6 Seconds 17.6 Seconds 17.2 Seconds
1/4 Mile Speed 83 Mph 79 Mph 80 Mph
Curb Weight 2,884 Lbs. 2,700 Lbs. 2,290 Lbs.
Payload 772 Lbs. 771 Lbs. N/A
Turning Radius 17.9 '' 17.4 '' 15.4 ''
Fuel Tank 14.5 Gal. 13.2 Gal. 11.1 Gal.
Cost To Own
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NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit
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IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit
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