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(2003 model)
3-door 4-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in, 52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 130.0 N·m / 95.9 lb·ft / 95.9 lb·ft @ 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph top speed, consumption 7.0 l/100km / 40.4 mpg-UK / 33.6 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | New Beetle | Issued until | |
| Serie | New Beetle | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 209 l / 7.38 cu ft / 7.38 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 769 l / 27.16 cu ft / 27.16 cu ft |
| Length | 4100 mm / 161.4 in / 161.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1268 kg / 2795 lb / 2795 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Load capacity | 352 kg / 776 lb / 776 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3010 mm / 118.5 in / 118.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1620 kg / 3571 lb / 3571 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.36 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.24 m2 / 24.1 sq ft / 24.1 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.6 mm / 2.98 in / 2.98 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 347.48 cm3/cylinder / 21.205 cu in/cylinder / 21.205 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 130.0 N·m / 95.9 lb·ft / 95.9 lb·ft at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 20.8 kW / 27.9 hp / 27.9 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 37.4 kW/l / 0.822 bhp/cu in / 0.822 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 93.5 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/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) | Top (maximal) speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 56.0 kW/ton / 42.4 bhp/ton / 42.4 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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) | 7.0 l/100km / 40.4 mpg-UK / 33.6 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 149 g/km / 240 g/mi / 240 g/mi | |
| Range | 786 km / 488 mi / 488 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 185/60-R14 | Tyres rear | 255/60-R17 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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