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2000 Volkswagen Beetle Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle Research

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

2000 Volkswagen Beetle Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
1,984 cc 2 liters 4 in-line engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 55 liter unleaded fuel tank
Power: SAE and 85 kW , 115 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 122 ft lb , 165 Nm @ 2,600 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.38
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger internally adjustable heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,092, overall width (mm): 1,725, overall height (mm): 1,511, wheelbase (mm): 2,512, front track (mm): 1,514, rear track (mm): 1,491 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 9,997
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,278
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Roof antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Manufacturer's own audio system
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 340
Clock
Dashboard full console , floor full console with open storage box , overhead partial console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Lockable glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,049, rear headroom (mm): 932, front leg room (mm): 1,001, rear leg room (mm): 851, front shoulder room (mm): 1,341, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,252 and interior volume (liters): 2,407
Low fuel level warning
Remote power locks includes power windows
Power steering
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Bench one-piece two rear seats , rear seats
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery
Seating: four seats
Front side airbag
Six speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter