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Fuel consumption 9.4 l/100 km
Displacement 2,500 cm³
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The Volkswagen Beetle III 2.5 L 5 cyl Manual 5-spd · 2012 (EPA) is powered by a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine. In the Beetle III 2.5 L 5 cyl Manual 5-spd · 2012 (EPA), power reaches the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
The car averages 9.4 l/100 km.
Engine
Displacement 2,500 cm³ 2.5 l · 153 cu in Cylinders 5
Transmission
Gearbox Manual Gears 5 Drive Front-wheel drive
Performance
Fuel consumption 9.4 l/100 km 30.1 mpg UK · 25.0 mpg US
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