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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.0 Cabriolet
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0830 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1398 kg (3,082.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1770 kg (3,902.2 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR22500
Service interval30,000 km
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