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2005 Volkswagen Beetle Specs

When you buy a new vehicle, you want to know everything about the car, everything that comes standard with it and what the options are. View all of the specs for the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle such as the 38 mpg in the city and 46 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
MSRP Range:$20,010  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 38 city / 46 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 5 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
Select Trim:
  Beetle GL TDI Hatchback Performance Specs  
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Turbo compressor
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1,896 cc 1.9 liters in-line 4 front engine with 79.5 mm bore, 95.5 mm stroke, 19 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
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Diesel fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 46 and EPA city (mpg): 38
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Diesel direct injection fuel system
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14.5 gallon main diesel fuel tank
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Power: 75 kW , 100 HP SAE @ 4,000 rpm; 177 ft lb , 240 Nm @ 1,800 rpm
  Beetle GL TDI Hatchback Handling Specs  
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Four-wheel ABS
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  Beetle GL TDI Hatchback Exterior Specs  
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.38
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 59, wheelbase (inches): 98.7, front track (inches): 59.4, rear track (inches): 58.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
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Front fog lights
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
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Metallic paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Glass electric front sunroof
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,989
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  Beetle GL TDI Hatchback Interior Specs  
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12v power outlet: front and 2 , 12v power outlet: rear and 1
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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Peripheral anti-theft protection
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Audio anti-theft protection: code
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Monsoon audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 27.4 and all seats in place (cu ft): 12
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Clock
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Partial dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature
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Floor covering: carpet in load area
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Floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors intelligent
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Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Lockable glove compartment
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Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.2, rear headroom (inches): 36.7, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (inches): 33.5, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 49.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 81
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Low fuel level warning
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Remote power locks includes power windows
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Power steering
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Front and rear reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
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Two one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
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Front seat back storage
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: four seats
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Front side airbag
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Eight speaker(s)
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Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
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Tachometer
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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