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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.8
Year2001
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating60.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.7 PS (111 kW or 149 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1274 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1185 kg (2,612.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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