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Compare 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle specifications by trim levels

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New Beetle is a 4-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $16,570 to $25,790, the Volkswagen New Beetle faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

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The Volkswagen New Beetle has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen New Beetle boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 30 to 46 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 67.90mm x 161.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 98.7 in

  • MPG: 24 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 10.9 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2743 lbs

  • Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 12 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 161.1 x 67.9 x 59



2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen New Beetle is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen New Beetle safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen New Beetle specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 100 hp @ 4000 –
      150 hp @ 5800

    • Torque 122 lb-ft. –
      177 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.3 - 12.6 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.6 - 18.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 161.1 in

    • Width 67.9 in

    • Height 59 in

    • Wheelbase 98.7 in

    • Curb Weight 2743 lbs

    • GVWR 3616 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • Passenger volume 85

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 21 - 38 mpg

    • Combined 27 - 42 mpg

    • Highway 30 - 46 mpg

    • Highway range 435 - 667 mi



Specifications

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Exterior length
161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in
Exterior body width
67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in
Exterior height
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Horsepower
115 115 100 150
Torque
122 122 177 162
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 38 mpg 25 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 31 mpg 46 mpg 30 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
10.90 seconds 10.90 seconds 12.60 seconds 8.30 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.80 seconds 17.80 seconds 18.80 seconds 16.60 seconds
1/4 mile speed
76 mph 76 mph 71 mph 83 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 " 3.19/3.40 "
Curb weight
2743.00 lbs 2743.00 lbs 2989.00 lbs 2820.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3616.00 lbs 3616.00 lbs 3771.00 lbs 3726.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.70 in 98.70 in 98.70 in 98.70 in
Front track
59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
41.30 in 38.20 in 38.20 in 38.20 in
Rear headroom
36.70 in 36.70 in 36.70 in 36.70 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in
Rear shoulder room
49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in
Luggage volume
12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
85 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
785 lbs. 752 lbs. 860 lbs. 754 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Exterior length
161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in
Exterior body width
67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in
Exterior height
59.10 in 59.10 in 59.10 in 59.10 in
Horsepower
115 115 150 115
Torque
122 122 162 122
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 25 mpg 21 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
30 mpg 30 mpg 30 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
11.80 seconds 11.80 seconds 9.00 seconds 11.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.30 seconds 18.30 seconds 17.10 seconds 18.50 seconds
1/4 mile speed
75 mph 75 mph 80 mph 73 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
3075.00 lbs 3082.00 lbs 3166.00 lbs 3082.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3903.00 lbs 3903.00 lbs 3991.00 lbs 3903.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.80 in 98.80 in 98.80 in 98.80 in
Front track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Rear track
58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear legroom
31.50 in 31.50 in 31.50 in 31.50 in
Front headroom
40.70 in 40.70 in 40.70 in 40.70 in
Rear headroom
37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in
Rear shoulder room
42.10 in 42.10 in 42.10 in 42.10 in
Luggage volume
5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
811 lbs. 778 lbs. 780 lbs. 778 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37

Interior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Ashtray
3785 3785 3785 –
Lighter elements
4010 4010 4010 –

Exterior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass –

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Antenna
3396 3396 3396 3396
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum

Seats

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
4 4 4 4
Lumbar support
3019 – – –

Entertainment System

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Speakers
6 8 8 8

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Radio
3138 3138 3138 3143
Speakers
10 10 10 10

Safety and Security Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Traction control
3242 3242 3242 –
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2
Headlight washer
4086 4086 – –

Mechanical Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Axle ratio
4.24 4.24 3.39 3.94

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Engine
4750 4750 4747 4750
Brake assist
3519 3519 3520 –
Electronic stability system
3661 3661 3665 –
Sequential shift control
3713 3713 3713 –
Axle ratio
4.24 4.24 3.94 4.24
Turbocharger
3807 – – –

Other Specs

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLS Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible
Horsepower rpm
5200 5200 5800 5200
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.