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2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Concealed system convertible rollover protection
Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 59.1, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (inches): 59.3, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,258
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 5.0
Clock
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.7, rear headroom (inches): 28.6, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (inches): 31.5, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 42.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 78.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Two fixed bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: four seats
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 59.0, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (inches): 59.4, rear track (inches): 58.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,965
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 27.1 and all seats in place (cu ft): 12.0
Clock
Partial dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.2, rear headroom (inches): 36.7, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (inches): 33.5, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 49.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 81.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Two one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: four seats
Front side airbag
Six speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Concealed system convertible rollover protection
Electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 59.1, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (inches): 59.3, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,258
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Convertible L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 5.0
Clock
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.7, rear headroom (inches): 28.6, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (inches): 31.5, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 42.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 78.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Two fixed bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: four seats
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
Wind deflector behind seats
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Specs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Performance Features
2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 59.0, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (inches): 59.4, rear track (inches): 58.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Glass electric front sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,965
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE FWD 2-Dr Hatchback L5 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 27.1 and all seats in place (cu ft): 12.0
Clock
Partial dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.2, rear headroom (inches): 36.7, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (inches): 33.5, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 49.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 81.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Two one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: four seats
Front side airbag
Six speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
View 2008 Volkswagen Beetle specifications including performance & efficiency
features, handling, ride & braking, exterior & aerodynamics standard features, and interior standard
features. Learn every detail about this model with 2008 Volkswagen Beetle specs.