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22 MPG city / 31 MPG highway
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Year
2006
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Trim
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Convertible
- 2.5 FWD L5
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Hatchback
- 2.5 FWD L5
- TDI FWD L4
Price Comparison
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MSRP
$17,180.00
$16,995.00
$17,615.00
$16,115.00
Destination
$630.00
$580.00
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$580.00
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Fuel Economy
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City (mpg)
22
24
26
24
Highway (mpg)
31
34
32
32
Engines & Power
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Standard Engine
2.5L 150hp I5
2L 138hp I4
2.3L 160hp I4
2L 132hp I4
Horsepower
150 @ 5000 RPM
138 @ 6000 RPM
160 @ 6500 RPM
132 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
170 @ 3750 RPM
136 @ 4500 RPM
150 @ 4500 RPM
133 @ 4500 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2480
1975
2260
1975
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.2 X 3.7
3.2 X 3.7
3.4 X 3.7
3.2 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.1:1
9.7:1
10.1:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
2883.6
2903.5
2808.7
2837.3
Wheelbase (in.)
98.7
102.8
103.9
102.7
Length (in.)
161.1
170.9
176.6
177.9
Width (in.)
67.9
68.3
69.1
67.7
Height (in.)
59
57.9
57.7
56.1
Track Front (in.)
59.4
58.9
60.2
58.5
Track Rear (in.)
58.8
58.5
59.6
58.1
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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Standard Seating
4
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.2
40
39.1
39.6
Rear Headroom (in.)
36.7
38.8
38.4
38
Front Legroom (in.)
39.4
42.8
41.9
43.2
Rear Legroom (in.)
33.5
35.4
36.3
35
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
52.8
55.1
54.9
54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
49.3
53.9
54
53.5
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
52.4
54.9
53
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
53.9
53.9
55.6
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
81
98.1
95.3
95
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
205/55R16
205/50R16
205/50R17
195/60R15
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
N/A
Std.
N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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