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2005 Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Models

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Year

2005

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Beetle

Trim

General Pricing

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Volkswagen Beetle GL TDI

Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

MSRP

$20,010.00

$16,705.00

$19,510.00

Destination

$615.00

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Engines & Power

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Volkswagen Beetle GL TDI

Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

City (mpg)

Highway (mpg)

Fuel Economy

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Standard Engine

1.9L 100hp I4

2L 115hp I4

1.8L 180hp I4

Horsepower

100 @ 4000 RPM

115 @ 5200 RPM

180 @ 5500 RPM

Torque

177 @ 1800 RPM

122 @ 2600 RPM

173 @ 1950 RPM

Valves

Displacement (cc)

1896

1984

1781

Bore X Stroke (in.)

3.1 X 3.8

3.2 X 3.7

3.2 X 3.4

Compression Ratio

19:1

10:1

9.5:1

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)

2989.5

2826.3

2934.4

Wheelbase (in.)

98.7

98.9

Length (in.)

161.1

164.9

Width (in.)

67.9

68.3

Height (in.)

56.7

Track Front (in.)

59.4

59.6

Track Rear (in.)

58.8

Ground Clearance (in.)

N/A

Interior Dimensions

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Standard Seating

Front Headroom (in.)

38.2

38.6

Rear Headroom (in.)

36.7

37.4

Front Legroom (in.)

39.4

41.5

Rear Legroom (in.)

33.5

Front Shoulder Room (in.)

52.8

53.7

Rear Shoulder Room (in.)

49.3

52.7

Front Hip Room (in.)

N/A

55.5

N/A

Rear Hip Room (in.)

N/A

57.6

N/A

Payload & Towing

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Front Suspension

strut

Rear Suspension

torsion

Tires

205/55R16

195/65R15

205/55R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Power Door Locks

Std.

Braking & Traction

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

front wheel drive

ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)

Std.

Limited Slip Differential or Axle

N/A

Vehicle Stability Control System

N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Radio

AM/FM

Cassette Player

N/A

Yes

CD Player

Yes

CD Changer

N/A

DVD Player

N/A

Navigation Aid

N/A

Interior

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Cruise Control

Std.

Tilt Steering

Yes

Telescopic Steering Column

Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Air Conditioning

Std.

Safety

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Driver Airbag

Std.

Front Side Airbag

Std.

Passenger Side Airbag

Std.

Rear Side Airbag

N/A

Seats

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Roof

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Volkswagen Golf GL

Volkswagen GTI

Sunroof / Moonroof

Std.

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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Volkswagen GTI

Power Windows

Std.

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