Trim shown:
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
Trim levels:
S, SE, 5487 and 5485
Features:
Msrp
$17,990
Weight
3,153 - 3,248 lbs.
Height
59.1 in.
Length
161.1 in.
Width
67.9 in.
Wheelbase
98.8 in.
Cargo volume
27.1 cu. ft. (hatchback)|5 cu. ft. (convertible)
Headroom
Front: 38.2 in.|Rear: 36.7 in.
Legroom
Front: 39.4 in.|Rear: 33.5 in.
Seating
4
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Engine
2.5-liter, inline 5-cylinder
City mileage
20/28 (manual)|20/29 (automatic)
Highway mileage
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded
Horsepower
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
170 lb.-ft. @ 3,750 rpm
Towing capacity
Not available
Transmission
5-speed manual (S)|6-speed automatic with manual shift feature (SE)
Wheels
16-in. alloy|17-in. alloy
Options
17-inch alloy wheels|6-Speed automatic transmission|Front fog lights|Power-operated cloth convertible top|Rain-sensing windshield wipers|Heated windshield washer nozzles|Perforated leather upholstery|Universal garage door opener|Sirius satellite radio
Safety features
/*Antilock Brakes:*/|Standard|/*Electronic Stability Control:*/|Standard|/*Traction Control:*/|Standard|/*Multi-Stage Front Airbags:*/|Standard|/*Side-Impact Airbags:*/|Standard|/*Side-Curtain Airbags:*/|Not available|/*Active Front Head Restraints:*/|Standard|/*Tire Pressure Monitor:*/|Standard
Standard features
/*S:*/ |16-inch alloy wheels|Halogen headlights|Daytime running lights|Power-adjustable, heated outside mirrors|Manually-operated cloth convertible top (convertible models only)|Variable intermittent windshield wipers|Rear window defroster|Air conditioning w/ filter|Leatherette upholstery|Power windows|Power door locks|Keyless entry|Cruise control|Rearview mirror w/ clock and outside temperature display|Tilt/telescoping steering column|Illuminated vanity mirrors|Front floor mats|AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 6 speakers|Auxiliary audio input jack|/*SE adds:*/|17-inch alloy wheels|6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift feature|Power-operated cloth convertible top (convertible models only)|Heated front seats|Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob|Front floor mats|Premium audio system|Sirius satellite radio|Windblocker (convertible models only)
