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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L TDI w/Sound & Nav
2007 Lotus Exige S

Vehicle 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L TDI w/Sound & Nav 2007 Lotus Exige S
General
Body Style Convertible,CVT Sports Car/Convertible,CPE,CPE
EPA Classification SUBCOMP 2SEATER
Turbo Y N
Drive Train
City MPG 28 23
Combined MPG 32 25
Displacement (CC) 1968 1796
Driveline FWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.68 4.53
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 10.6
Fuel System DI MPFI
Fuel Type Dsl Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0
Highway MPG 41 29
Horsepower @ RPM 140@4000 220@8000
PowerToWeightRatio 23.5 9.4
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 4000 8000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 236@1750 165@5500
Transmission Speeds 6 6
Transmission Type M M
Type of Engine 2.0L I4 1.8L I4
Valves 16 16
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 3296 2077
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 4233 n/a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard 4189 n/a
Overall Height (in) 58.0 45.6
Overall Length (in) 168.4 149.5
Overall Width (in) 71.2 68.0
Wheelbase (in) 99.9 90.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 7.1 n/a
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 39.3 n/a
Headroom rear (in) 37.6 n/a
Leg room front (in) 41.3 n/a
Leg room rear (in) 31.4 n/a
Passenger Volume 81 n/a
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 2
Seating capacity - Standard 4 2
Shoulder room front (in) 55.3 n/a
Shoulder room rear (in) 43.1 n/a
Suspension
Front suspension IND Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 n/a
Rear Suspension IND Ind
Track Front 62.1 57.4
Track Rear 61.2 59.3
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR n/a
Tow Capacity Standard NR n/a
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 32.8
Steering Diameter Right 35.4 32.8
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60000 36000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 36
Rust Time (Months) 144 96
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36






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