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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.6
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.9 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 driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 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
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed174.0 km/h (108.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0797 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2577 litres (681 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)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1630 kg (3,593.5 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR17180
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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