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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 & TDI Road Test

December 18, 2005

Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications

Base Price (New Beetle 2.5 & TDI MSRP): $17,180 - $23,583
Body Type: 3-door hatchback
Layout: front engine, FWD
Engine 2.5: 150 hp, 170 lb-ft of torque, 2.5L, 20-valve DOHC I-5
Transmission 2.5: 5-spd manual (opt. 6-spd automatic w/Tiptronic)
Engine TDI: 100 hp, 177 lb-ft of torque, 1.9L, 8-valve SOHC I-4 turbodiesel
Transmission TDI: 6-spd DSG twin-clutch (std: 5-spd manual)
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, BA, EBD
Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 161.1 / 67.9 / 59.0 / 98.7 in
Curb Weight 2.5: 3,166 lbs
Curb Weight TDI: 2,989 lbs
Tires: 205/60R16
Trunk: 10.6 cu ft
Fuel Economy 2.5 (city/hwy): 22 / 33 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy 2.5: 26 mpg
Fuel Economy TDI (city/hwy): 35 / 45 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy TDI: 41 mpg
Warranty (mo/miles): 48/50,000 comprehensive; 60/60,000 powertrain
Competitors: Acura RSX, Chevrolet Cobalt, Honda Civic, Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, MINI Cooper, Saturn ION Quad Coupe, VW Golf/GTI
Website: www.vw.com

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