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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L TDI w/Sound & Nav
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Vehicle 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L TDI w/Sound & Nav 2008 Lotus Elise Convertible
General
Body Style Convertible,CVT Sports Car/Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification SUBCOMP 2SEATER
Turbo Y N
Drive Train
City MPG 28 21
Combined MPG 32 n/a
Displacement (CC) 1968 1794
Driveline FWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.68 4.31
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 9.6
Fuel System DI MPFI
Fuel Type Dsl Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0
Highway MPG 41 27
Horsepower @ RPM 140@4000 189@7800
PowerToWeightRatio 23.5 10.5
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 4000 7800
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 236@1750 133@6800
Transmission Speeds 6 5
Transmission Type M M
Type of Engine 2.0L I4 1.8L I4
Valves 16 16
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 3296 1984
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 4233 n/a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard 4189 n/a
Overall Height (in) 58.0 44.0
Overall Length (in) 168.4 149.0
Overall Width (in) 71.2 67.7
Wheelbase (in) 99.9 90.6
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 42.5
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 5.1
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 n/a
Steering Diameter Right 35.4 n/a
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60000 36000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 36
Rust Time (Months) 144 n/a
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36






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