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1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Cpe Manual (CA/MA/NY/CT)
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Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Cpe Manual (CA/MA/NY/CT)
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$15,200
Base Invoice:
$14,336
Destination:
$500
Engine/Fuel:
2.0L/121 Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2Dr Coupe
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
23/29
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Sub-Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | |
| Engine Type : | Gas I4 |
| Displacement : | 2.0L/121 |
| Fuel System : | EFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 115 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 122 @ 2600 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | |
| Trans Type : | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.30 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.94 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.31 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.84 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 3.06 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 4.24 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 23 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 29 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 90 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 6.7 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2712 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | Torsion-Beam |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System : | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.1 x 0.79 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | 7.9 x 0.39 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P205/55HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size : | P205/55HR16 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 6.5 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 17.8 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | - TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 35.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 98.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 161.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 67.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 59.5 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 59.6 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 58.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 4.4 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 12.0 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 84.3 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 41.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 39.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 52.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 36.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 33.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 49.4 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | New Beetle |
| Body Style : | 2Dr Coupe |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 23/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) *Estimated* | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Body-color bumpers | |
| Body-color door handles | |
| Body-color rocker panel moldings | |
| Halogen projector beam headlamps w/clear polycarbonate lenses | |
| Daytime running lamps | |
| Dual pwr heated body-color mirrors | |
| Tinted glass | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Fully reclining "Primus" velour front seats-inc: height adjustment, "ring style" headrests, "easy entry" system | |
| Full folding rear seat w/"ring style" outboard headrests | |
| Center console-inc: 3-front/1-rear beverage holders, 2 aux pwr outlets | |
| Color-keyed carpeted floor mats | |
| 3-spoke padded steering wheel | |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, warning lights | |
| Headlamps-on warning tone | |
| Radio frequency remote locking system-inc: lock, unlock, trunk release, panic buttons on transmitter | |
| Central pwr locking system-inc: selective door unlocking | |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/starter interrupt | |
| Remote pwr hatch release | |
| Remote fuel filler release | |
| Air conditioning w/pollen/odor filter | |
| Rear seat heat/air cond ducts | |
| Elect rear window defroster | |
| AM/FM cassette stereo sound system-inc: 6-speakers, CD changer control, theft deterrent warning light | |
| CD changer prep | |
| Digital clock | |
| Roof mounted amplified antenna | |
| Front door storage nets | |
| Leatherette molded door trim w/body color upper sill molding | |
| Open door warning reflectors | |
| Front/rear integrated armrests in door/side panels | |
| Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors | |
| 1 front/2 rear passenger assist handles | |
| Interior/reading lamp w/time delay | |
| Illuminated locking glove box w/interior shelf | |
| Front passenger seatback magazine/storage pockets | |
| Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/molded trunk lid trim | |
| Luggage compartment light | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| Clutch/starter interlock | |
| Hydraulically-actuated clutch | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| 60 amp/hr battery | |
| 90 amp alternator | |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | |
| Independent front Macpherson strut suspension | |
| Independent track correcting torsion-beam axle rear suspension | |
| Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars | |
| Front telescopic/rear gas telescopic shock absorbers | |
| P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires | |
| Full-size spare tire | |
| 16" x 6.5" black steel wheels w/full wheel covers | |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes | |
| TLEV concept for California, Massachusetts, & New York | |
| SAFETY | |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | |
| Driver & front passenger side impact airbags | |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors | |
| Front seat belt emergency tensioning retractors/height adjusters | |
| Collapsible steering column w/impact deformable steering wheel | |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Dual note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, AND CONNECTICUT ** | STANDARAD |
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF -inc: tilt/slide, tinted glass, sunshade, convenience closing feature | $690 |
| SPORT PKG -inc: 6-spoke alloy wheels, fog lamps | $410 |
| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: cruise control, pwr windows w/1-touch up/down & pinch protection | $470 |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | $300 |
| ALL WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats/ washer nozzles | $150 |
| Emission System | |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | $100 |
| MASSACHUSETTS EMISSIONS | $100 |
| NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | $100 |
| Seat Trim | |
| PRIMUS CLOTH UPHOLSTERY (STD) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHERETTE UPHOLSTERY W/VINYL SEAT COVERS | STANDARAD |
| PARTIAL LEATHER UPHOLSTERY -inc: seating surfaces, steering wheel, shift knob/boot, hand brake cover | $700 |
| Paint Type | |
| STANDARD PAINT | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: 2 Years/24,000 Miles Drivetrain: 10 Years/100,000 Miles Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * * * Rear Passenger: * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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