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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDi
Year2007
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.1 litres/100 km (46.12 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.00 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 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 systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed178.0 km/h (110.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0764 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1309 kg (2,885.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1780 kg (3,924.2 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR20380
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions172.9 g/km
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