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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible w/SAB

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Side Impact AirbagsN/A
Electronic Stability ControlYes
Vehicle Curb Weight2886
Frontal CrashDriverPassenger
Crash Rating
Head Injury Criterion385442
Chest Deceleration (g's)4748
Femur Load (left/right) (lbs) *487 / 6131295 / 1163
* not used in calculating frontal star rating.
Side CrashFront SeatRear Seat
Crash RatingNot
Tested
Not
Tested
Head Injury Criterion
Thoracic Trauma Index
Pelvis Deceleration (g's)
* not used in calculating side star rating.
Rollover
Rating
Static Stability Factor 1.39
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire size P205/55R16
Airbags
Driver Air Bag N/A
Passenger Air Bag N/A
Side Air Bag - Head Protection Std Combo Bag For Row 1
Side Air Bag - Chest Protection Std Combo Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out of Position Testing Meets Requirements
Advanced Air Bag Systems Std
Air Bag On/Off Switch N/A
Belts and Head Restraints
Adjustable Upper Belt - Front N/A
Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear N/A
Seat Belt Extenders Opt
Additional Webbing Inches - Driver N/A
Additional Webbing Inches - Passenger N/A
Pretensioner Std Front
Energy Management Feature Std Front
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt N/A
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System Std
Rear Seat Head Restraint N/A
Dynamic Head Restraint Std
Driving Safety
4-Wheel ABS Std
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Traction Control Std
Tire Pressure Monitor Std
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors Opt
Daytime Running Lights Std
Auto Door Locks Std
Automatic Crash Notification N/A
Safety Power Windows Standard Anti-Pinch And Standard Push Down Lift Up Switch
Other Safety
Build In Child Seats N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Std
Interior Trunk Release Std
Anti Theft Features Std Passive Immobilizer, Passive Alarm