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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.1 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0789 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Optional cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1292 kg (2,848.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1740 kg (3,836.0 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

Aprox price as new EUR21330
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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