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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr Man 2.0T R-Line PZEV
2004 Panoz Esperante Convertible

Vehicle 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr Man 2.0T R-Line PZEV 2004 Panoz Esperante Convertible
General
Body Style Convertible Sports Car/Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars 2SEATER
Drive Train
City MPG 23 17
Combined MPG 26 n/a
Displacement (CC) 2.0 L/121 280
Driveline Front Wheel Drive n/a
Final Drive Ratio 3.94 3.55
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 15.7
Fuel System Direct Gasoline Injection SEFI
Fuel Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 n/a
Gas Guzzler Tax n/a $0
Highway MPG 31 25
Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5300 305@5800
PowerToWeightRatio n/a 10.6
Torque @ RPM 207 @ 1700 320@4200
Transmission Speeds 6 5
Transmission Type Manual w/OD n/a
Type of Engine 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged 4.6L V8
Valves n/a 32
Exterior
Crash Test Rating 5 n/a
Curb weight (lbs) 3239 3279
Overall Height (in) 58 53.4
Overall Length (in) 168.4 176.3
Overall Width (in) 71.2 73.2
Wheelbase (in) 100 106.0
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 11.0
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 39.3 38.1
Headroom rear (in) 37.6 n/a
Leg room front (in) 41.3 41.8
Leg room rear (in) 31.4 n/a
Passenger Volume 81.4 49
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 2
Seating capacity - Standard 4 2
Shoulder room front (in) 55.3 50.0
Shoulder room rear (in) 43.1 n/a
Suspension
Front suspension Strut Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 5.0
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Ind
Track Front 62.1 60.9
Track Rear 61.2 60.7
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 37.9
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60,000 n/a
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 n/a
Warranty - Basic Miles 36,000 n/a
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 n/a






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