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Vehicle 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2dr Man 2.0L TDI SEL 1997 Geo Tracker 2dr Convertible 2WD
General
Body Style Convertible,2-door Sub-Compact Passenger Car Convertible
Drivetrain n/a Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Special Purpose
Vehicle n/a Tracker
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) n/a 64.2
Battery
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F n/a 390
Maximum Capacity (amps) n/a 55
Brake System
Brakes Front n/a Yes
Drum n/a Yes
Drum Diam x Width (in) n/a 8.66 x 1.34
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) n/a 11.4 x 0.39
Type of Brakes n/a Power
Drive Train
Clutch Size (in) n/a 8.46
Displacement (CC) 2.0 L/120 1.6L/97
Driveline Front Wheel Drive n/a
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) n/a 24
Final Drive Ratio 3.68 5.12
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 11.1
Fuel System Diesel Direct Injection MFI
Fuel Type Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 n/a
Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4000 95 @ 5600
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) n/a 26
Torque @ RPM 236 @ 1750 98 @ 4000
Total System Capacity (qts) n/a 5.8
Transmission Speeds 6 5
Transmission Type Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Type of Engine 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged Gas L4
Exterior
Base Curb Weight (lb) n/a 2339
Crash Test Rating Not Rated n/a
Curb weight (lbs) 3362 n/a
Overall Height (in) 58 n/a
Overall Length (in) 168.4 143.7
Overall Width (in) 71.2 64.3
Wheelbase (in) 100 86.6
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Cargo Height n/a 39.8
Cargo Width - Wall n/a 43.8
Cargo Width - Wheel n/a 41.7
Liftover Height (in) n/a 27.0
Rear Door Opening (in), Height n/a 34.3
to Seat 1 n/a 31.2
to Seat 1 n/a 32.9
to Seat 2 n/a 8.1
to Seat 2 n/a 12.6
Width n/a 43.7
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 39.3 39.5
Headroom rear (in) 37.6 n/a
Hip room front (in) n/a 51.8
Leg room front (in) 41.3 42.1
Leg room rear (in) 31.4 n/a
Passenger Volume 81.4 84.7
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 n/a
Seating capacity - Standard 4 4
Second seat head room (in) n/a 39.0
Second seat hip room (in) n/a 41.9
Second seat leg room (in) n/a 31.7
Second seat shoulder room (in) n/a 50.2
Shoulder room front (in) 55.3 52.5
Shoulder room rear (in) 43.1 n/a
Suspension
Front suspension Strut w/coil spring
Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 7.5
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) n/a 25.4
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rigid Axle
Rear suspension type line 2 n/a w/trailing arms
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) n/a 32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) n/a 0.95
Track Front 62.1 54.9
Track Rear 61.2 55.1
Tires and Wheels
Rear tire size n/a P195/75R15
Rear wheel size (in) n/a 15 x 5.5
Rear wheel type n/a Steel
Spare tire size n/a P195/75R15
Spare wheel size (in) n/a 15 x 5.5
Spare wheel type n/a Steel
Towing
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load n/a 100
Tow Capacity Standard n/a 1000
Turning Radius
Lock to Lock Turns n/a 3.8
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 32.2
Steering Diameter Right n/a 34.4
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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