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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 T
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 T |
| Year | 2005 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline, unleaded 95 |
| Fuel mixed driving | 9.6 litres/100 km (24.58 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 4. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Turbo |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 203.0 km/h (126.1 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1203 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| 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 | Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Turn circle | 12 m (460.6 inches) |
| Brake details | ABS Antiblocking system (ABS). |
| Front suspension | Independent |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1264 kg (2,786.6 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1680 kg (3,703.8 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4090 mm (161.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Aprox price as new EUR | 21300 |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
