2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
MSRP
$30,575
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Minicompact Cars
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
10.5
energuide estimate - hwy
7.0
engine type
Gas I5
displacement
2.5L/151
sae net horsepower @ rpm
150 @ 5000
sae net torque @ rpm
170 @ 3750
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
55.0
wheelbase
98.8
length, overall
161.1
width, max w/o mirrors
67.9
height, overall
59.1
trunk volume
5.0
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4094
Passenger Volume
78.0
Base Curb Weight
3248
Cruising Range - City
1231.42
Cruising Range - Hwy
1847.13
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.04
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.19
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.86
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.0
Suspension Type - Front
Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.9
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.7
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
P195/60HR15
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size
15 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9.1 x 0.4
Front Head Room
40.7
Front Leg Room
39.4
Front Shoulder Room
52.8
Second Head Room
37.2
Second Leg Room
31.5
Second Shoulder Room
42.1
Track Width, Front
59.3
Track Width, Rear
58.5
Min Ground Clearance
4.7
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The aging New Beetle celebrates a decade on the road in 2010 with more special edition, new colours and wheel designs. Power comes from the 150-hp 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The sole trim level brings standard 16-inch wheels, power sunroof, ESP, and heatable front seats and washer nozzles. The Convertible version is virtually identical.

Pros

Iconic shape

Cons

Needs replacement soon