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Volkswagen New Beetle
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| Airbags | 6 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 101.40 PS (75 kW or 100 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Overhead cam (OHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0841 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 201 litres (53 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1206 kg (2,658.8 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4090 mm (161.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 45.0 litres (11.89 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
