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Volkswagen New Beetle Features

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Available Features for the Volkswagen New Beetle

  

Model Year 2009
Model New Beetle
Trim 2.5L
Engines  
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
 2.5L I5<br>DOHC-4v<br>150 hp@5000 <br>170 lb-ft@3750 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
205/55HR16 tires 205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is a standard feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Heated windshield washer nozzles Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Oil cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-person bench Second-row 2-person bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.   Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is a standard feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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