Summary
The 2004 New Beetle is a 2-door, up to 5-passenger family coupe, or sports coupe, available in 6 trims, ranging from the GL 2.0L to the Turbo S 1.8L. The 2004 New Beetle's closest competitors include the Honda Civic Coupe, the Honda Insight, and the MINI Cooper. Upon introduction, the GL 2.0L is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 115-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Turbo S 1.8L is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 180-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
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Engine and Transmission
| Engine Type: | 2.0L I4 |
| Displacement (CC/CI): | 1984 / 121 |
| Valves: | 8 |
| Horsepower @ RPM: | 115@5200 |
| Torque @ RPM: | 122@2600 |
| Fuel System: | Gas / SEFI |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed Manual |
Steering, Suspension, Brakes
| Steer Diameter (Curb): | 35.8/35.8 |
| Engine Locat./Drive: | FWD |
| Brakes (Fr/Rr): | Disc/Disc |
| Steering: | R&P |
| Suspension (Fr/Rr): | Ind/Semi-Ind |
| Tires: | 205/55R16 |
Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight: | 2743/2780 LB |
| Wheelbase (Ft/Rr): | 98.7 |
| Length: | 161.1 |
| Width: | 67.9 |
| Height: | 59.0 |
Standard Features
L A T C H, Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Seatbelt Engagement, AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; Cassette Player, Manual Air Conditioning, 2 Multi-Function Remotes Operate Power Locks, Trunk Release and Panic Alarm, 2 Cupholders and 1 Rear Cupholder, Green Tinted Glass, Body Color Plastic Bumpers, Front and Rear Dual Reading Lights, Cruise Control, Tachometer ...