New Beetle Performance
A 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic. The wind rushing through your hair, or cockpit-like focus. Whichever New Beetle you choose to drive, a host of impressive performance features are sure to put a smile on your face.
The advanced fuel injected 2-litre OHC delivers 85 kW at 5400 rpm, while the 1.8 litre Turbo's wide torque band provides strong mid-range performance and loads of power on demand.
Front suspension utilises a MacPherson strut design with stabiliser bar and coil spring struts. In the rear there's an independent torsion beam axle with sway bar and trailing arms. Rack and pinion steering is assisted, while a sophisticated brake system is attached to alloy wheels. Put all these attributes together, and you have a drive that is thoroughbred Volkswagen. It's the stuff icons are made of.
- Front suspension utilises a MacPherson strut design with stabiliser bar and coil spring struts.
- Independent torsion beam axle with sway bar and trailing arms at the rear.
- Assisted rack and pinion steering.
All models are fitted with 16" alloy wheels- Houston on the 2-litre manual and automatic models and the sportier Las Vegas on the 1.8 Turbo and New Beetle Cabriolet.
| Model | Power Output (kW @ r/min) |
Torque (Nm @ r/min) |
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) |
Top Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Highline | 85 @ 5400 | 172 @ 3200 | 10.9 | 185 |
| 2.0 Highline Tiptronic | 85 @ 5400 | 172 @ 3200 | 12.9 | 182 |
| 1.8 Turbo | 110 @ 5800 | 220 @ 2000 | 8.7 | 203 |
| 2.0 Cabriolet | 85 @ 5400 | 172 @ 3200 | 11.7 | 185 |
