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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr DSG 2.0L TDI
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Vehicle 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr DSG 2.0L TDI 2014 FIAT 500c Abarth
General
Body Style Convertible Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars MINICOMP
Turbo n/a Y
Drive Train
City MPG 30 28
Combined MPG 34 30
Displacement (CC) 2.0 L/120 1368
Driveline Front Wheel Drive FWD
Final Drive Ratio 4.12 3.35
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 10.5
Fuel System Direct Diesel Injection SEFI
Fuel Type Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax n/a $0
Highway MPG 40 34
Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 3500 160@5500
PowerToWeightRatio n/a 15.9
RPM @ Peak Horsepower n/a 5500
Standard Transmission n/a 5 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 236 @ 1750 170@2500
Transmission Speeds 6 5
Transmission Type Auto-Shift Manual w/OD M
Type of Engine 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged 1.4L I4
Valves n/a 16
Exterior
Crash Test Rating 5 n/a
Curb weight (lbs) 3435 2545
Overall Height (in) 58 59.2
Overall Length (in) 168.4 144.4
Overall Width (in) 71.2 64.1
Wheelbase (in) 100 90.6
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 5.4
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 39.3 38.6
Headroom rear (in) 37.6 36.8
Hip room front (in) n/a 47.8
Hip room rear (in) n/a 42.6
Leg room front (in) 41.3 40.7
Leg room rear (in) 31.4 31.7
Passenger Volume 81.4 76
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 4
Seating capacity - Standard 4 4
Shoulder room front (in) 55.3 49.4
Shoulder room rear (in) 43.1 46.4
Suspension
Front suspension Strut IND
Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 4.6
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Semi
Track Front 62.1 55.4
Track Rear 61.2 55.0
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) n/a NR
Tow Capacity Standard n/a NR
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 37.6
Steering Diameter Right n/a 37.6
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60,000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 48
Rust Time (Months) n/a 144
Warranty - Basic Miles 36,000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 48






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