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Volkswagen Beetle Diesel

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel

2-door 4-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1896 cm3 / 115.7 cu in / 115.7 cu in, 67.1 kW / 90.0 hp / 90.0 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 202.0 N·m / 149.0 lb·ft / 149.0 lb·ft @ 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1998
ModelBeetle DieselIssued until
SerieBeetleNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3960 l / 139.85 cu ft / 139.85 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4092 mm / 161.1 in / 161.1 inTotal (curb) weight1230 kg / 2712 lb / 2712 lb
Width1725 mm / 67.9 in / 67.9 inDry weight
Height1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2512 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1514 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance107 mm / 4.2 in / 4.2 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.63  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.38Frontal area (A)2.22 m2 / 23.8 sq ft / 23.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.84 m2 / 9.1 sq ft / 9.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.9 kW / 28.1 hp / 28.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
FueldieselStroke95.4 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.83
Fuel supplyTurboEngine displacement1896 cm3 / 115.7 cu in / 115.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity474.00 cm3/cylinder / 28.925 cu in/cylinder / 28.925 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio19.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power67.1 kW / 90.0 hp / 90.0 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque202.0 N·m / 149.0 lb·ft / 149.0 lb·ft at 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)26.8 kW / 36.0 hp / 36.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output35.4 kW/l / 0.778 bhp/cu in / 0.778 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque106.5 N·m/l / 0.93 lb·ft/cu in / 0.93 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.68
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.89

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio73.2 kW/ton / 55.4 bhp/ton / 55.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.2Turning circle10.9 m / 35.8 ft / 35.8 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Torsion bar axle, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65-R15Tyres rear205/55-R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Beetle Diesel

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