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2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T SEL Auto

CAPACITIES
AND
DIMENSIONS
 
General
Body StyleConvertible,2-door Sub-Compact Passenger Car
EPA ClassificationSubcompact Cars
 
Drive Train
City MPG24
Combined MPG28
Displacement (CC)1.8 L/110
DrivelineFront Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio3.23
Fuel Capacity (gal)14.5
Fuel SystemGasoline Direct Injection
Fuel TypeIntercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Highway MPG33
Horsepower @ RPM170 @ 4800
Torque @ RPM184 @ 1500
Transmission Speeds6
Transmission TypeAutomatic w/OD
Type of Engine4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged
 
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs)3225
Overall Height (in)58
Overall Length (in)168.4
Overall Width (in)71.2
Wheelbase (in)100
 
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in)39.3
Headroom rear (in)37.6
Leg room front (in)41.3
Leg room rear (in)31.4
Passenger Volume81.4
Seating Capacity - Maximum4
Seating capacity - Standard4
Shoulder room front (in)55.3
Shoulder room rear (in)43.1
 
Suspension
Front suspensionStrut
Ground Clearance (in)5.6
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
Track Front62.1
Track Rear61.2
 
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left35.4
 
Warranty
Powertrain Miles60,000
Powertrain Time (Months)60
Warranty - Basic Miles36,000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)36
 
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