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2005 Volkswagen NEW Beetle GLS 1.8T 2DR Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

$20,940 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

16 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
150 hp

Power

162 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,820 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

GLS 1.8T 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$20,940

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,820 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59 in.

Wheelbase:

98.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

25 city / 30 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 406 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

162 ft-lbs @ 2,200 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.30 to 1

Valves:

20

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.89 sec

0-60 mph:

8.24 sec

0-100 mph:

23.17 sec

Top Speed:

123 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.33 sec @ 69.3 mph

¼ mile:

16.02 sec @ 85.7 mph

½ mile:

25.41 sec @ 103.3 mph

1 mile:

41.88 sec @ 113.9 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.94

Gear Ratios

1: 4.04

2: 2.37

3: 1.56

4: 1.16

5: 0.85

6: 0.68

R: 3.19

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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