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Volkswagen New Beetle
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle |
| Year | 2003 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 60.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 71.00 PS (52 kW or 70 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 130.00 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) at 3300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 161.0 km/h (100.0 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 14.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0560 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 209 litres (55 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 769 litres (203 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Turn circle | 12 m (460.6 inches) |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1268 kg (2,795.5 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1620 kg (3,571.5 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 3010 mm (118.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
| CO2 emissions | 148.9 g/km |
