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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1901 ccm (116.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (40.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.97 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1901 ccm (116.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power101.00 PS (74 kW or 100 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0746 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1354 kg (2,985.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1363 kg (3,004.9 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 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)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD18430
Aprox price as new EUR23155
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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