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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Specs

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

Petrol

97.4 cu-in
1596 cm³

Inline 4

101 HP
102 PS / 75 kW

109 lb-ft
148 Nm

111 Mph
179 km/h

Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	New Beetle

Body :	-

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	97.4 cu-in / 1596 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.19 x 3.05 inches 81.0 x 77.4 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.5

Horsepower :	101 HP / 102 PS / 75 kW @ 5600 rpm

Maximum torque :	109 lb-ft / 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC :	23 MPG 10.3 L/100 km 27 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	40 MPG 5.9 L/100 km 48 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC :	31 MPG 7.5 L/100 km 38 MPG UK

Range :	456 miles / 733 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	14.5 gallons 55 L 12.1 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	180 g/km (Volkswagen)

Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Performance

Top Speed :	111 Mph / 179 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	11.6 s


Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 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 :	2597 lbs / 1178 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11.5 kg/hp


Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 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 1.6 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (11.02 inches / 280 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (9.13 inches / 232 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/65 R15

Turning circle :	35.8 feet / 10.9 m

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

Rear Suspension :	Torsion beam. Coil Springs.