2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
The 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible is a convertible. It has a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine producing 150 hp (112 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 9.0 seconds and top speed is 118 mph (190 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Volkswagen | Model | New Beetle Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | Version / Trim | Volkswagen 2008 New Beetle Convertible |
| Body Style | Convertible | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | Ext. Colour | Candy White, Black, Deep Black Pearl, Reflex Silver Metallic, Tornado Red, United Gray Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Shadow Blue Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 2.5L 5-cyl | Engine Size | 2,500 cc |
| Power | 150 hp / 112 kW | Torque | 162 Nm / 119 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 9.0 sec | Top Speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 20 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 CONVERTIBLES
Compared with other 2008 convertibles in our database, its 150 hp is 53% less than the average 2008 convertible (317 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.9 seconds slower than average, and it is 20% lighter than the typical convertible.
| 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | Average 2008 convertibles | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 317 hp (18 cars) | -53% |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 396 Nm (18 cars) | -59% |
| 0–60 mph | 9.0 s | 6.1 s (16 cars) | +47% |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 144 mph (16 cars) | -18% |
| Kerb weight | 1,280 kg | 1,596 kg (19 cars) | -20% |
| Engine size | 2,500 cc | 3,634 cc (19 cars) | -31% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2008 convertibles with similar power to the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 150 hp | 9.0 s | 1,280 kg |
| 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet quattro | 162 hp | 7.2 s | 1,400 kg |