2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Car Ratings, Comparisons, Reviews and Specs

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2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

MSRP: $26,390 - $27,390
Invoice: $25,060 - $26,002

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4.8

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Fuel Economy

20 City / 28 Hwy

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible3 Trims Available

TRIM	PRICE	ENGINE	FUEL ECONOMY
2.5L PZEV	MSRP: $26,390 Invoice: $25,060	2.5L I5	20 City/28 Hwy
2.5L	MSRP: $26,390 Invoice: $25,060	2.5L I5	20 City/28 Hwy
2.5L Final Edition PZEV	MSRP: $27,390 Invoice: $26,002	2.5L I5	20 City/28 Hwy

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Summary

The 2010 New Beetle Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2.5L to the 2.5L Final Edition PZEV. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 150-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2010 New Beetle Convertible is a carryover from 2009.

2010 New Beetle Convertible 2.5L PZEV

MSRP	$26,390	2.5L I5	20 City/28 Hwy
Invoice:	$25,060	150@5000

Specs and Features

Options Safety Warranty

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

(PIO) 6-Disc CD Changer Located In Trunk	110
(PIO) Premium iPod(R) Adapter	310

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

(PIO) Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats

140

Wheels & Tires

(PIO) Sport Alloy Silver Wheels	1299
(PIO) Versus Alloy Wheels, 17-In.	450

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front)	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt)	N/A
Steering	Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left	35.8
Steering Diameter Right	35.8
Suspension (Front)	Independent
Suspension (Rear)	Semi
Tire Aspect Ratio	55
Tire Construction	Radial
Tire Type	Passenger
Tire wheel Diameter	16 in.
Tire Width	205 mm

Capacity and Volume

Box/Cargo Height	N/A
Box/Cargo Length	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
Cargo Volume (EPA)	5 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR)	5 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	14.5
GVWR Maximum	N/A
GVWR Standard	N/A
Passenger Volume (EPA)	78
Passenger Volume (MFR)	78.0 cu. ft.
Payload Maximum	N/A
Payload Standard	N/A

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

Crash Test Rating	4-Apr
Sales Volume	N/A
Where Built	Mexico

Engine

Battery Output	N/A
Bore X Stroke	3.25x3.65
Combined Fuel Economy	23
Compression	9.5:1
Cruising Range	333.5 miles
Cylinders	5
Displacement	2480 / 151
Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A
Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM	N/A
EPA Class	Mini-Compact
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
Final Drive Ratio	No
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	20 / 28
Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Horsepower @RPM	150@5000
Number of Valves	20
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Power to Weight Ratio	21.7
Standard Engine	2.5L I5
Standard Transmission	6 Speed Automatic
Supercharged	No
Torque @RPM	N/A
Turbo (Yes/No)	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight AT	3248
Curb Weight MT	N/A
Doors (Maximum)	2
Doors (Standard)	2
Ground Clearance	4.7
Height	59.1
Length	161.1
Top Type (Optional)	N/A
Top Type (Standard)	Soft Removable, complete
Track (Front)	59.3
Track (Rear)	58.5
Weight Distribution AT (Front)	62
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	38
Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
Wheelbase	98.8
Width	67.9

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (Front)	40.7
Headroom (Row 2)	37.2
Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
Hiproom (Front)	N/A
Hiproom (Row 2)	N/A
Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
Legroom (Front)	39.4
Legroom (Row 2)	31.5
Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
Seating (Maximum)	4
Seating (Optional)	N/A
Seating (Standard)	4
Shoulder Room (Front)	52.8
Shoulder Room (Row 2)	42.1
Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A
Tow Capacity (Maximum)	NR
Tow Capacity (Standard)	NR

Airbags

Driver Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Second Row Side Airbag	N/A
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Side Head Curtain Airbags	N/A

General Safety Features

Child Safety Door Locks	N/A
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	N/A
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard
Safety Rollbar	Standard
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device	Standard

Theft Prevention

Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap	N/A
Selective Locking / Unlocking	Standard
Valet Lockout	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device	Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification	N/A
Wheel Locks	Standard

Adjustments

12,000 miles / 12 months

Basic

36,000 miles / 36 months

Maintenance

36,000 miles / 36 months

Powertrain

60,000 miles / 60 months

Rust

Unlimited miles / 144 months

Towing

Unlimited miles / 48 months

2010 New Beetle Convertible 2.5L

MSRP	$26,390	2.5L I5	20 City/28 Hwy
Invoice:	$25,060	150@5000

Specs and Features

Options Safety Warranty

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

(PIO) 6-Disc CD Changer Located In Trunk	110
(PIO) Premium iPod(R) Adapter	310

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

(PIO) Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats

140

Wheels & Tires

(PIO) Sport Alloy Silver Wheels	1299
(PIO) Versus Alloy Wheels, 17-In.	450

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front)	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt)	N/A
Steering	Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left	35.8
Steering Diameter Right	35.8
Suspension (Front)	Independent
Suspension (Rear)	Semi
Tire Aspect Ratio	55
Tire Construction	Radial
Tire Type	Passenger
Tire wheel Diameter	16 in.
Tire Width	205 mm

Capacity and Volume

Box/Cargo Height	N/A
Box/Cargo Length	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
Cargo Volume (EPA)	5 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR)	5 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	14.5
GVWR Maximum	N/A
GVWR Standard	N/A
Passenger Volume (EPA)	78
Passenger Volume (MFR)	78.0 cu. ft.
Payload Maximum	N/A
Payload Standard	N/A

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

Crash Test Rating	4-Apr
Sales Volume	N/A
Where Built	Mexico

Engine

Battery Output	N/A
Bore X Stroke	3.25x3.65
Combined Fuel Economy	23
Compression	9.5:1
Cruising Range	333.5 miles
Cylinders	5
Displacement	2480 / 151
Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A
Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM	N/A
EPA Class	Mini-Compact
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
Final Drive Ratio	No
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	20 / 28
Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Horsepower @RPM	150@5000
Number of Valves	20
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Power to Weight Ratio	21.7
Standard Engine	2.5L I5
Standard Transmission	6 Speed Automatic
Supercharged	No
Torque @RPM	N/A
Turbo (Yes/No)	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight AT	3248
Curb Weight MT	N/A
Doors (Maximum)	2
Doors (Standard)	2
Ground Clearance	4.7
Height	59.1
Length	161.1
Top Type (Optional)	N/A
Top Type (Standard)	Soft Removable, complete
Track (Front)	59.3
Track (Rear)	58.5
Weight Distribution AT (Front)	62
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	38
Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
Wheelbase	98.8
Width	67.9

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (Front)	40.7
Headroom (Row 2)	37.2
Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
Hiproom (Front)	N/A
Hiproom (Row 2)	N/A
Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
Legroom (Front)	39.4
Legroom (Row 2)	31.5
Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
Seating (Maximum)	4
Seating (Optional)	N/A
Seating (Standard)	4
Shoulder Room (Front)	52.8
Shoulder Room (Row 2)	42.1
Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A
Tow Capacity (Maximum)	NR
Tow Capacity (Standard)	NR

Airbags

Driver Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Second Row Side Airbag	N/A
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Side Head Curtain Airbags	N/A

General Safety Features

Child Safety Door Locks	N/A
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	N/A
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard
Safety Rollbar	Standard
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device	Standard

Theft Prevention

Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap	N/A
Selective Locking / Unlocking	Standard
Valet Lockout	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device	Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification	N/A
Wheel Locks	Standard

Adjustments

12,000 miles / 12 months

Basic

36,000 miles / 36 months

Maintenance

36,000 miles / 36 months

Powertrain

60,000 miles / 60 months

Rust

Unlimited miles / 144 months

Towing

Unlimited miles / 48 months

2010 New Beetle Convertible 2.5L Final Edition PZEV

MSRP	$27,390	2.5L I5	20 City/28 Hwy
Invoice:	$26,002	150@5000

Specs and Features

Options Safety Warranty

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

(PIO) 6-Disc CD Changer Located In Trunk	110
(PIO) Premium iPod(R) Adapter	310

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

(PIO) Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats

140

Wheels & Tires

(PIO) Sport Alloy Silver Wheels	1299
(PIO) Versus Alloy Wheels, 17-In.	450

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front)	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt)	N/A
Steering	Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left	35.8
Steering Diameter Right	35.8
Suspension (Front)	Independent
Suspension (Rear)	Semi
Tire Aspect Ratio	55
Tire Construction	Radial
Tire Type	Passenger
Tire wheel Diameter	16 in.
Tire Width	205 mm

Capacity and Volume

Box/Cargo Height	N/A
Box/Cargo Length	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
Cargo Volume (EPA)	5 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR)	5 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	14.5
GVWR Maximum	N/A
GVWR Standard	N/A
Passenger Volume (EPA)	78
Passenger Volume (MFR)	78.0 cu. ft.
Payload Maximum	N/A
Payload Standard	N/A

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

Crash Test Rating	4-Apr
Sales Volume	N/A
Where Built	Mexico

Engine

Battery Output	N/A
Bore X Stroke	3.25x3.65
Combined Fuel Economy	23
Compression	9.5:1
Cruising Range	333.5 miles
Cylinders	5
Displacement	2480 / 151
Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A
Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM	N/A
EPA Class	Mini-Compact
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
Final Drive Ratio	No
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	20 / 28
Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Horsepower @RPM	150@5000
Number of Valves	20
Overdrive Transmission	Yes
Power to Weight Ratio	21.7
Standard Engine	2.5L I5
Standard Transmission	6 Speed Automatic
Supercharged	No
Torque @RPM	N/A
Turbo (Yes/No)	No
Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight AT	3248
Curb Weight MT	N/A
Doors (Maximum)	2
Doors (Standard)	2
Ground Clearance	4.7
Height	59.1
Length	161.1
Top Type (Optional)	N/A
Top Type (Standard)	Soft Removable, complete
Track (Front)	59.3
Track (Rear)	58.5
Weight Distribution AT (Front)	62
Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	38
Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
Wheelbase	98.8
Width	67.9

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (Front)	40.7
Headroom (Row 2)	37.2
Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
Hiproom (Front)	N/A
Hiproom (Row 2)	N/A
Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
Legroom (Front)	39.4
Legroom (Row 2)	31.5
Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
Seating (Maximum)	4
Seating (Optional)	N/A
Seating (Standard)	4
Shoulder Room (Front)	52.8
Shoulder Room (Row 2)	42.1
Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A
Tow Capacity (Maximum)	NR
Tow Capacity (Standard)	NR

Airbags

Driver Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag	Standard
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Second Row Side Airbag	N/A
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A
Side Head Curtain Airbags	N/A

General Safety Features

Child Safety Door Locks	N/A
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	N/A
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard
Safety Rollbar	Standard
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device	Standard

Theft Prevention

Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap	N/A
Selective Locking / Unlocking	Standard
Valet Lockout	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device	Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification	N/A
Wheel Locks	Standard

Adjustments

12,000 miles / 12 months

Basic

36,000 miles / 36 months

Maintenance

36,000 miles / 36 months

Powertrain

60,000 miles / 60 months

Rust

Unlimited miles / 144 months

Towing

Unlimited miles / 48 months

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