2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:

4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:

Manual

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:

Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:

Single

MP3 player:

Yes

Radio:

AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:

Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:

Cruise control

Power steering:

Power steering

Steering wheel:

Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 "

Front Leg Room:

41.3 "

Overall height:

58.5 "

Overall Length:

168.4 "

Overall Width:

71.2 "

Rear Head Room:

37.1 "

Rear Leg Room:

31.4 "

Wheelbase:

99.9 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:

9.50 : 1

Displacement:

151 cu.in.

Horse Power:

170 hp

Size:

2.5 L

Vehicle Emissions:

ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:

I-5

Drive type:

front-wheel

Engine liters:

2.5

Fuel tank capacity:

14.5gal.

Horsepower:

170hp @ 5,700RPM

Number of valves:

20

Recommended fuel:

regular unleaded

Torque:

177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM

Transmission:

5 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:

22 mpg

Highway:

31 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:

External temperature display

Tachometer:

Tachometer

Trip computer:

Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:

Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:

Stability control

Traction control:

Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:

4

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:

Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:

Strut

Rear Suspension Type:

Torsion beam

Tires

Diameter:

17.0"

Prefix:

P

Profile:

55

Speed Rating:

H

Tire Pressure Monitoring System:

Yes

Type:

AS

Width:

215 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:

5

Warranty

roadside months:

36 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:

2,939 lbs.

Max cargo capacity:

30 cu.ft.

Payload:

858 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:

17

Rim Type:

Silver aluminum

Width:

7

Windows

Power windows:

Power windows

Rear defogger:

Rear defogger

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings

Bumpers

: body-color

Heated door mirrors

Number of doors

: 2

Power door mirrors

Rear cargo

: liftgate

Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down

1-touch up

Air conditioning

Driver door bin

Driver vanity mirror

Front beverage holders

Illuminated entry

Overhead console

Passenger door bin

Passenger vanity mirror

Power windows

Rear beverage holders

Remote keyless entry

Speed control

Telescoping steering wheel

Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio

CD player

MP3 decoder

Radio data system

Speakers

: 8

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front reading lights

Low tire pressure warning

Outside temperature display

Rear reading lights

Rear window defroster

Tachometer

Trip computer

Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration

: I-5

Drive type

: front-wheel

Engine liters

: 2.5

Engine location

: front

Fuel economy city

: 22mpg

Fuel economy highway

: 31mpg

Fuel tank capacity

: 14.5gal.

Horsepower

: 170hp @ 5,700RPM

Number of valves

: 20

Recommended fuel

: regular unleaded

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

Torque

: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM

Transmission

: 5 speed manual

Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes

ABS brakes

Brake assist

Dual front impact airbags

Dual front side impact airbags

Electronic stability

Ignition disable

Occupant sensing airbag

Panic alarm

Security system

Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front seats

: bucket

Leather steering wheel

Max seating capacity

: 4

Rear seats

: bench

Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)

: 5

Compression ratio

: 9.50 to 1

Engine bore x stroke

: 82.5mm x 92.5mm (3.25" x 3.64")

Engine displacement

: 2.5 L

Engine horsepower

: 170hp @ 5,700RPM

Engine torque

: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM

Exterior body width

: 1,808mm (71.2")

Exterior height

: 1,486mm (58.5")

Exterior length

: 4,277mm (168.4")

Front headroom

: 1,001mm (39.4")

Front legroom

: 1,049mm (41.3")

Front shoulder room

: 1,405mm (55.3")

Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)

: 6

Interior cargo volume

: 436 L (15 cu.ft.)

Interior maximum cargo volume

: 847 L (30 cu.ft.)

Passenger volume

: 2,410L (85.1 cu.ft.)

Payload

: 389kg (858lbs)

Rear headroom

: 942mm (37.1")

Rear legroom

: 798mm (31.4")

Rear shoulder room

: 1,245mm (49.0")

Turning radius

: 5.4m (17.7')

Wheelbase

: 2,537mm (99.9")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels

Front anti-roll bar

Front tires

: 215/55HR17.0

Front wheel independent suspension

Power steering

Rear anti-roll bar

Rear tires

: 215/55HR17.0

Wheel size

: 17"

Warranty

Basic warranty

: 36 months/36,000miles

Corrosion perforation warranty

: 144 months/ unlimited distance

Maintenance warranty

: 36 months/36,000miles

Powertrain warranty

: 60 months/60,000miles

Roadside assistance coverage

: 36 months/36,000miles

Body Exterior

Pin stripe

Optional