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2008 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
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| Quick Specs |
| Avail. Sub-models: |
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| Avail. Bodystyles: |
2-Dr Convertible, 2-Dr Hatchback, |
| Avail. Drivetrains: |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Avail. Transmissions: |
5 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Semi-Automatic, |
| Avail. Engines: |
2.5L L5, |
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Performance Features |
-2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
-Unleaded fuel 87
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
-Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
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2008 Volkswagen Beetle Handling, Ride & Braking Features |
-Four-wheel ABS
-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Electronic brake distribution
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
-Stability control
-Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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2008 Volkswagen Beetle Exterior & Aerodynamic Features |
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Chrome/bright trim around side windows
-Concealed system convertible rollover protection
-Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 59.1, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (inches): 59.3, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
-Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,258
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
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2008 Volkswagen Beetle Interior Features |
-12v power outlet: front and 2
-Air conditioning
-Element antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
-Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 5.0
-Clock
-Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-External temperature
-Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Front seat center armrest
-Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.7, rear headroom (inches): 28.6, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (inches): 31.5, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 42.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 78.0
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
-Power steering
-Front power windows with two one-touch, rear power windows
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
-Two fixed bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-Rear view mirror
-Remote fuel filler door release
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Front seat back storage
-Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: four seats
-Front side airbag
-Ten speaker(s) manufacturer's own
-Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with micro filter
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