2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GL specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr GL Manual
- $16,570
- 2dr GL Auto
- $17,645
- 2dr GLS Manual
- $18,770
- 2dr GLS Auto
- $19,845
- 2dr GLS TDI Manual
- $20,010
- 2dr GLS Turbo Manual
- $20,940
- 2dr GLS TDI DSG
- $21,085
- 2dr GL Manual
- $21,290
- 2dr GL Auto
- $22,365
- 2dr GLS Manual
- $23,040
- 2dr GLS Auto
- $24,115
- 2dr GLS Turbo Manual
- $25,450
- 2dr Dark Flint *Ltd Avail*
- $25,790
$16,570
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Grey-Violet
Medium Mocha
Gray
Dark Charcoal
Medium Prairie Tan
Pumice
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Medium Tan
Medium Grey
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas I4
Engine Type
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24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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115 hp
Horsepower
|
4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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9.13 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
|
Electrical
70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
122 @ 2600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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115 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
|
5.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
N/A
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
161 in
Length, Overall
|
99 in
Wheelbase
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
N/A
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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39 in
Front Leg Room
|
41 in
Front Head Room
|
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
4
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
|
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
|
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,743 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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