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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2.5L



2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Base





Standards and Options
Pricing

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

MSRP $22,120 $19,890

Invoice Price $20,696 $19,073

Destination Charges $630 $640

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Option

Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

CD Changer Option Option

CD Player Standard Standard

Cassette Player N/A N/A

DVD Player N/A N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A

Navigational Aid N/A Option

Radio Standard Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A

Subwoofer N/A N/A

Telematic Systems N/A N/A

Exterior

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A

Bumper Step Up N/A N/A

Front Air Dam Standard N/A

Metallic Paint Standard Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A

Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A

Rear Spoiler N/A Option

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A

Splash or Mud Guards Option Option

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles Option N/A

Instrumentation

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Battery Gauge N/A N/A

Clock Standard Standard

Compass N/A Not listed

Cruise Control Standard N/A

Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A

Gauges Standard Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A

Night Vision N/A N/A

Oil Gauge N/A N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Not listed

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard N/A

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls N/A N/A

Tachometer Standard Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor N/A N/A

Trip Computer N/A Not listed

Lighting

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Automatic Headlights N/A N/A

Cornering Lights N/A N/A

Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A

Fog Lights Option N/A

Halogen Headlights Standard Standard

Headlight Washers N/A N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A

Roof

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Removable/Convertible Top Standard Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Tires and Wheels

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Alloy Wheels Standard Option

Chrome Wheels N/A Option

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Full Size Spare Tire Standard N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A

Steel Wheels Not listed Standard

Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Option N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible Standard Standard

Heated Exterior Mirror Standard N/A

Heated Washer System Option N/A

Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option N/A

Interval Wipers Standard Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard

Power Backlight Window N/A N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers Option N/A

Rear Wiper N/A N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A

Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Body Style Convertible Convertible    
EPA Classification MINICOMP SUV2WD    
Turbo N N    
Drive Train

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

City MPG 22 22    
Combined MPG 25 25    
Displacement (CC) 2480 2429    
Driveline FWD FWD    
Final Drive Ratio 3.65 3.45    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 15.0    
Fuel System SEFI SEFI    
Fuel Type Gas Gas    
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0    
Highway MPG 30 29    
Horsepower @ RPM 150@5000 150@5100    
PowerToWeightRatio 21.4      
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5000 5100    
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual    
Torque @ RPM 170@3750 165@4000    
Transmission Speeds 5 5    
Transmission Type M M    
Type of Engine 2.5L I5 2.4L I4    
Valves 20 16    
Exterior

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Curb weight (lbs) 3164      
Overall Height (in) 59.1 60.6    
Overall Length (in) 161.1 168.8    
Overall Width (in) 67.9 67.1    
Wheelbase (in) 98.8 103.0    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Trunk Volume (cu ft) 5      
Interior - Passengers

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Headroom front (in) 40.7 38.7    
Headroom rear (in) 37.2 36.4    
Hip room front (in)   49.6    
Hip room rear (in)   41.1    
Leg room front (in) 39.4 40.6    
Leg room rear (in) 31.5 40.9    
Passenger Volume 78      
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 4    
Seating capacity - Standard 4 4    
Shoulder room front (in) 52.8 52.9    
Shoulder room rear (in) 42.1 42.0    
Suspension

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in) 4.7      
Rear Suspension Semi Semi    
Track Front 59.3 58.1    
Track Rear 58.5 58.2    
Towing

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR 1000    
Tow Capacity Standard NR 1000    
Turning Radius

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Steering Diameter Left 35.8      
Steering Diameter Right 35.8      
Warranty

 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Powertrain Miles 60000 36000    
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 36    
Rust Miles   100000    
Rust Time (Months) 144 60    
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 36000    
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 36    


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