How fast can a 2004 VW Beetle go?

How fast can a 2004 VW Beetle go?

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

Name GLS
Top Speed 178 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 10.8 s
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 9.6 L/100km

Are 2004 Volkswagen Beetles good cars?

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 12th out of 32 for all car brands.

How much does a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle weigh?

1,807 lb

1970 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
PRICE $1,839 (when new)
L x W x H 158.7 x 61.0 x 59.1 in
WHEELBASE 94.5 in
WEIGHT 1,807 lb

How fast does a VW thing go?

But like a true Volkswagen, the car’s 68 MPH top speed is also the speed that it’s comfortable cruising at, almost indefinitely. While the Thing’s specific “tins” are only available used, stock mechanical engine parts are readily available from many sources, and simple tune-up kits are downright cheap.

How many miles does a 2004 VW Beetle have?

The scary thing is that every we encountered a problem I look on the VW forums and found that many other owners are experiencing the same problem. Within three days of buying a 2004 Beetle convertible from a used dealer for $8,600 (incl CA sales tax and dealer fees), it became obvious the tranny had issues. (88K miles on the car.)

What kind of car is the VW New Beetle?

It’s a 2.0 convertible with automatic. I can’t begin to say how cheaply built this car is and VW should be ashamed of this product. The structure of this car creaks and moans over smooth roads. The driver’s door handle (plastic) was cracked and this cracked the entire door panel. Replacements are hard to find and expensive.

What to do with a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?

The driver’s door handle (plastic) was cracked and this cracked the entire door panel. Replacements are hard to find and expensive. I got a new door panel and got metal door handles from ebay. The driver’s door latch switch broke. This needed an entire latch and the switch lowers the window when opening and closing the door.

How much does it cost to replace transmission on 2004 beetle?

Within three days of buying a 2004 Beetle convertible from a used dealer for $8,600 (incl CA sales tax and dealer fees), it became obvious the tranny had issues. (88K miles on the car.) Less than 2 months later, I’ve replaced the transmission, and axle, the triptronic…to the tune of $6500.

How fast can a 2004 vw Beetle go?

How fast can a 2004 vw Beetle go?

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

Name GLS
Top Speed 178 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 10.8 s
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 9.6 L/100km

Are 2004 Volkswagen Beetles reliable?

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 12th out of 32 for all car brands.

What kind of engine does a 2004 volkswagen Beetle have?

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Specs

Performance
Base engine size 2.0 liters
Base engine type I-4
Horsepower 115 hp
Horsepower rpm 5,200

Where is the battery in a 2004 Beetle?

This is how it goes: The battery is located in the right front corner of the engine compartment (facing the car). Just to the left of the battery is the power steering reservoir remove the 5mm hex head screw that holds it in place, this is done to provide enough room to extract the battery.

How big is the gas tank on a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle?

14.5 gal.
Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Specs & Features

Fuel & MPG
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy) 21/28 mpg
Fuel tank capacity 14.5 gal.
Fuel type Regular unleaded
Range in miles (cty/hwy) 304.5/406.0 mi.

What is the engine available in New Beetle?

Engine choices include the 115 hp (86 kW) 2.0 L inline-four for the base model, the 100 hp (75 kW) 1.9 L TDI turbodiesel inline-four (discontinued after the 2006 model year due to more stringent emissions requirements), and the 150 hp (112 kW) 1.8 L turbo inline-four for the Turbo and Sport models.

How much does a VW Beetle battery cost?

The average cost for a Volkswagen Beetle battery replacement is between $214 and $228. Labor costs are estimated between $53 and $67 while parts are priced at $161.

How many miles does a 2004 New Beetle get?

Mileage: 105,000 miles Body Type: Hatchback Color: Silver Engine: 4 Cyl 2.0 L Description: Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS with FWD, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, Leather Seats, Heated Seats, and Heated Mirrors 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 22 Photos

When did the new VW Beetle come out?

A sporty new Turbo S edition joined the lineup in 2002, and a New Beetle Convertible debuted early in the 2003 model year. For 2004, the GLX version exits the lineup, leaving only the GL, GLS and Turbo S.

Are there any issues with the New Beetle?

Wanted a Beetle all my life and wish I could buy another but never will due to the on-going issues related to electrical design. Since buying new – had to replace electrical components that controlled ignition, driver side power window, HVAC, and the right side headlamp twice due to failure of connections.

Is the Volkswagen New Beetle a hardtop or convertible?

If the Volkswagen New Beetle is a smile on wheels, then the Beetle Convertible is an ear-to-ear grin, looking at once more whimsical, and more like its vintage ancestor, than the Beetle hardtop. Both are back for 2004, with new safety features, new colors, and new options.

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