(1999 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Beetle 2.0 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Beetle | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4081 mm / 160.7 in / 160.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1231 kg / 2714 lb / 2714 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1724 mm / 67.9 in / 67.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1498 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2508 mm / 98.7 in / 98.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1508 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.63 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.38 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 1984 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 496.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 85.0 kW / 115.6 hp / 115.6 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 170.0 Nm / 125.4 lbft / 125.4 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 83.8 kW / 113.9 bhp / 113.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 57.5 kW/l / 1.281 bhp/cu in / 1.281 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 85.69 Nm/l / 0.750 lbft/cu in / 0.750 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.40 s / 7.40 s / 7.40 s | Top (maximal) speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 92.61 kW/ton / 125.91 bhp/ton / 125.91 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.90 s / 10.90 s / 10.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TBAx.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | ABS | Braked area | |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Beetle 2.0
