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2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Beetle such as the 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
MSRP Range:$18,175  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 20 city / 29 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 5 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
Select Trim:
  Beetle S Hatchback Performance Specs  
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2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
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Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
  Beetle S Hatchback Handling Specs  
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Four-wheel ABS
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Brake assist system
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Stability control
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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 S Hatchback Exterior Specs  
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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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): 59.0, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (inches): 59.4, rear track (inches): 58.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
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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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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,965
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  Beetle S Hatchback Interior Specs  
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12v power outlet: front and 2
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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Peripheral anti-theft protection
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Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
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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): 27.1 and all seats in place (cu ft): 12.0
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Clock
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Partial dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
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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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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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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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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): 81.0
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
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Power steering
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Front 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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Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
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Seating: four seats
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Front side airbag
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Six speaker(s) manufacturer's own
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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 micro filter
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