Volkswagen Beetle
After more than a decade, the New Beetle is ripe for change… but it isn’t in 2010 that we’ll see it! On the contrary, two variants disappear, leaving only the Comfortline. From now on, the two-door model and the convertible come standard with satellite radio. Beside that… nothing new. We’ll have to wait and see which rumour will hold true: the definitive end of the retro icon, or the arrival of a new generation, possibly even a “Speedster” model?
Volkswagen Beetle
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$29,175 |
Fees | CA$1,365 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$549/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2,5 l I-5 |
Power | 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm (112 kW) |
Torque | 170 lb·ft @ 3,750 rpm (230 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Regular |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | N/A |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 10.2 L/100km |
Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
Combined | 8.8 L/100km |
Autonomy | 625 km |
CO₂ emissions | 202 g/km |
Equipment | |
Heated front seats | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Premium audio system | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
Front suspension | N/A |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P205/55HR16 |
Rear tires | P205/55HR16 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 4 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,092 mm (161″) |
Width | 1,725 mm (68″) |
Height | 1,501 mm (59″) |
Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (99″) |
Front track | 1,506 mm (59″) |
Rear track | 1,486 mm (59″) |
Weight | N/A |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 4 |
Trunk | 142 l |
Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | N/A |
Powertrain warranty | N/A |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 7/10 |
Safety | 6/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Winter driving | 7/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 67%(view ratings) |