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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Specs

(2000 - 2005) - Technical Specifications for Years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Petrol

141.8 cu-in
2324 cm³

V 5

168 HP
170 PS / 125 kW

162 lb-ft
220 Nm

131 Mph
211 km/h

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	New Beetle

Body :	-

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 5

Engine Code :	AQN

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Bosch Motronic ME7.1

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	141.8 cu-in / 2324 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.19 x 3.55 inches 81.0 x 90.2 mm

Number of valves :	20 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.8

Horsepower :	168 HP / 170 PS / 125 kW @ 6200 rpm

Maximum torque :	162 lb-ft / 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC :	19 MPG 12.4 L/100 km 23 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	35 MPG 6.8 L/100 km 42 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC :	26 MPG 8.9 L/100 km 32 MPG UK

Range :	383 miles / 617 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	14.5 gallons 55 L 12.1 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	214 g/km (Volkswagen)

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Performance

Top Speed :	131 Mph / 211 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	8.7 s


Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	98.74 inches / 250.8 cm

Length :	160.67 inches / 408.1 cm

Width :	67.87 inches / 172.4 cm

Height :	58.98 inches / 149.8 cm

Front Axle :	59.37 inches / 150.8 cm

Rear Axle :	58.82 inches / 149.4 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.38

Curb Weight :	2870 lbs / 1302 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	7.7 kg/hp


Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	4 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	7.4 cu-ft / 209 L

Trunk / Boot First Row :	18.6 cu-ft / 527 L


Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (12.28 inches / 312 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (10.08 inches / 256 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Front Wheels Width :	6.5"

Rear Wheels Width :	6.5"

Turning circle :	35.8 feet / 10.9 m

Front Suspension :	Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Torsion beam. Coil Springs.