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Compare 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle specifications by trim levels

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New Beetle is a 4-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $17,475 to $25,740, the Volkswagen New Beetle faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

Overview

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Bulb Size

The Volkswagen New Beetle has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen New Beetle boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 28 to 29 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 67.90mm x 161.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 98.8 in

  • MPG: 20 city/28 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.9 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2884 lbs

  • Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 12 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 161.1 x 67.9 x 59



2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen New Beetle is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen New Beetle safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen New Beetle specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 150 hp @ 5000

    • Torque 170 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.7 - 9.5 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.6 - 17.1 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 161.1 in

    • Width 67.9 in

    • Height 59 in

    • Wheelbase 98.8 in

    • Curb Weight 2884 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • Passenger volume 81

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 20 mpg

    • Combined 24 - 25 mpg

    • Highway 28 - 29 mpg

    • Highway range 406 - 420.5 mi



Specifications

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Exterior length
161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in
Exterior body width
67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in
Exterior height
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Horsepower
150 150 150 150
Torque
170 170 170 170
Fuel economy - city
20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
28 mpg 29 mpg 29 mpg 29 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.90 seconds 8.70 seconds 8.70 seconds 8.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.60 seconds 16.70 seconds 16.70 seconds 16.70 seconds
1/4 mile speed
83 mph 82 mph 82 mph 82 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 62 mph 62 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
2884.00 lbs 2965.00 lbs 2965.00 lbs 2965.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.80 in 98.80 in 98.80 in 98.80 in
Front track
59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
38.20 in 38.20 in 38.20 in 38.20 in
Rear headroom
36.70 in 36.70 in 36.70 in 36.70 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in
Rear shoulder room
49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in
Luggage volume
12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
772 lbs. 772 lbs. 772 lbs. 772 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Exterior length
161.10 in 161.10 in
Exterior body width
67.90 in 67.90 in
Exterior height
59.10 in 59.10 in
Horsepower
150 150
Torque
170 170
Fuel economy - city
20 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
28 mpg 28 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.50 seconds 9.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.90 seconds 17.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
82 mph 80 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
3164.00 lbs 3248.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.80 in 98.80 in
Front track
59.30 " 59.30 "
Rear track
58.50 " 58.50 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90
Front legroom
39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear legroom
31.50 in 31.50 in
Front headroom
40.70 in 40.70 in
Rear headroom
37.20 in 37.20 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in
Rear shoulder room
42.10 in 42.10 in
Luggage volume
5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
772 lbs. 772 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37

Interior Features

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Antenna
3396 3396
Door count
2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver alloy 17" silver alloy

Seats

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
4 4

Entertainment System

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Speakers
6 6 6 6

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Radio
3143 3143
Speakers
10 10

Safety and Security Features

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2

Mechanical Features

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Axle ratio
3.65 3.87 3.87 3.87

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Engine
4762 4762
Axle ratio
3.65 3.87

Other Specs

S 2dr Hatchback

SE 2dr Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Black Tie Edition 2dr Hatchback
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

S 2dr Convertible

SE 2dr Convertible
Horsepower rpm
5000 5000
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.