Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 2008 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 2323 ccm |
| Max power: | 170 PS (126 kW) at 6200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 220 Nm at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 81 x 90.2 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline, unleaded 98 |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 4. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 211 km/h (131.1 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 8.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1269 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 4180 litres (1105 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 209 litres (56 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 769 litres (204 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program . |
| Brake details: | Antilocking brake system . |
| Front tire dimensions: | 200/55-R16 |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1340 kg (2954.2 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1730 kg (3814 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1000 kg (2204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4090 mm (161 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 173 g/km |
| Aprox price as new EUR: | 22480 |
| Service interval: | 30,000 km |
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