Beetle 2.5L w/ Sun., Sound, & Nav.

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ENGINE
Type		2.5L inline five cylinder, 20V, MPFI
Bore		3.25 in
Stroke		3.65 in
Displacement		151.0 cu. in.
Compression Ratio		9.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm		170 @ 5700
Maximum torque, lbs/ ft @ rpm		177 @ 4250
Fuel Requirement		Regular unleaded

ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement		Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block		Cast iron
Crank Shaft		Cast iron, six main bearings
Cylinder Head		Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train		Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing

DRIVE TRAIN
Drive train		Front wheel drive
1st Gear		3.78
2nd Gear		2.12
3rd Gear		1.27
4th Gear		0.86
5th Gear		0.66
Reverse		3.60
Final		3.65

CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank		14.5 gal

STEERING
Type		Rack and pinion: hydraulic power assist
Turns (lock to lock)		3.0
Turning Circle (curb to curb)		35.4 ft
Ratio		16.3:1

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class		Compact
Seating Capacity		Four
Passenger Volume		85.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume		15.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume with rear seat folded		29.9 cu. ft.
Front Volume		52.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room		39.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room		55.3 in.
Front Leg Room		41.3 in.
Rear Volume		33.0 cu. ft.
Rear Head Room		37.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room		49.0 in.
Rear Leg Room		31.4 in.

BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type		Unitary construction, bolt-on front fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Body Material		Steel stampings
Front Suspension		Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic dampers
Brakes		Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System		Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Stability Control		Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Parking Brake		Mechanical
Wheels/Tires		8J X 18" aluminum-alloy wheels w/ 235/45 R18 H, all season tires
Drag Coefficient		0.37

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase		99.9 in.
Front Track		62.2 in.
Rear Track		60.9 in.
Length		168.4 in.
Width		71.2 in.
Height		58.5 in.
Ground Clearance		5.7 in.

WEIGHTS
Curb Weight		2939 lbs
Payload		858 lbs

FUEL CONSUMPTION**
City mpg		22 mpg
Highway mpg		31 mpg

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph		8.0 seconds

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* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."
** EPA estimates only. Your mileage will vary. 2013 Beetle Convertible TDI with automatic transmision mpg estimates are manufacturers estimates, EPA estimates not available at time of posting.

Beetle 2.5L w/ Sun., Sound, & Nav.

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