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Volkswagen New Beetle GL 1.9 L TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle GL 1.9 L TDI
Year2004
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating62.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1967 ccm (120.03 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.10 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.94 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.72 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1967 ccm (120.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power101.00 PS (74 kW or 100 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs)
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 96.0 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0769 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1314 kg (2,896.9 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD17750
Service interval30,000 km
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