Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible |
Wheelbase | 2,507 mm | 2,510 mm |
Length | 4,092 mm | 4,092 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,725 mm |
Height | 1,499 mm | 1,501 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,345 kg | 1,472 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,034 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,341 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,069 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 800 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,801 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 142 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 770 L | 142 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Trim | S | SE |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 110 kW@5000 230 Nm@3750 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 110 kW@5000 230 Nm@3750 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
Trim | S | SE |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 110 kW@5000 230 Nm@3750 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 110 kW@5000 230 Nm@3750 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent and smooth Tiptronic 6 speed automatic transmission. Like that you have a "sport" mode, which holds the transmission shift point, and you also have the "manual" shifting mode, which is great when driving the back country roads. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Sprightly 2.5L 5 cylinder engine. With a manual transmission, this car is very driver friendly. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Hatch | S | 17,475 | 16,381 | 650 |
2dr Hatch | SE | 20,525 | 19,538 | 650 |
2dr Convertible | S | 23,240 | 22,031 | 650 |
2dr Convertible | SE | 25,740 | 24,446 | 640 |