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2008 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Triple White 2DR Hatchback

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

$20,990 MSRP
2.5l I-5
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.3 sec

0-60 mph

16.4 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
150 hp

Power

170 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,965 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

Triple White 2DR Hatchback

Style:

Triple White 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$20,990

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,965 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59 in.

Wheelbase:

98.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

20 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 363 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

170 ft-lbs @ 3,750 rpm

Engine:

2.5l I-5

Displacement:

2.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

20

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,800 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):

8.22 sec

0-60 mph:

8.59 sec

0-100 mph:

25.03 sec

Top Speed:

123 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.66 sec @ 69.2 mph

¼ mile:

16.41 sec @ 85.8 mph

½ mile:

25.88 sec @ 101.3 mph

1 mile:

42.33 sec @ 115.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.87

Gear Ratios

1: 4.04

2: 2.37

3: 1.56

4: 1.16

5: 0.85

6: 0.67

R: 3.19

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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