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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 D

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.9 D
Year2002
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.3 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 95.5 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemDirect injection (DI)
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0846 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1378 kg (3,038.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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