Volkswagen Beetle
The New Beetle begins its twelfth year of existence without major changes. It comes back in 2009 in a coupe and a convertible version, with a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, the only one available. Even if the demand for this model is not what it used to be, it seems some buyers are still attracted by its originality. In fact, women seem to be very attached to the convertible version, whose success has remained stable year after year.
Volkswagen Beetle
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$21,975 |
| Fees | CA$1,360 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$413/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,5 l I-5 |
| Power | 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm (112 kW) |
| Torque | 170 lb·ft @ 3,750 rpm (230 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | N/A |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 617 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/55HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,092 mm (161″) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,501 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (99″) |
| Front track | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,486 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,308 kg (2,884 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 300 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |