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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr Auto 1.8T w/Tech *Ltd Avail*
2015 Smart fortwo 2dr Cabriolet Passion

Vehicle 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr Auto 1.8T w/Tech *Ltd Avail* 2015 Smart fortwo 2dr Cabriolet Passion
General
Body Style Convertible Convertible
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Two-Seaters
Drive Train
City MPG 24 34
Combined MPG 27 36
Displacement (CC) 1.8 L/110 1.0 L/61
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio 3.87 4.53
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 8.7
Fuel System Direct Gasoline Injection MPI
Fuel Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded I-3
Highway MPG 32 38
Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 4800 70 @ 5800
Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1500 68 @ 4500
Transmission Speeds 6 5
Transmission Type Automatic w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Type of Engine 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged 3 Cylinder Engine
Exterior
Crash Test Rating 5 Not Rated
Curb weight (lbs) 3225 1852
Overall Height (in) 58 60.7
Overall Length (in) 168.4 106.1
Overall Width (in) 71.2 61.4
Wheelbase (in) 100 73.5
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 39.3 39.7
Headroom rear (in) 37.6 n/a
Hip room front (in) n/a 45.4
Leg room front (in) 41.3 41.2
Leg room rear (in) 31.4 n/a
Passenger Volume 81.4 45.4
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 5
Seating capacity - Standard 4 2
Shoulder room front (in) 55.3 48
Shoulder room rear (in) 43.1 n/a
Suspension
Front suspension Strut Strut
Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 5.2
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Other
Track Front 62.1 50.5
Track Rear 61.2 54.5
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 28.7
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60,000 50,000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 48
Warranty - Basic Miles 36,000 50,000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 48






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