| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2008 model)
2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in, 111.0 kW / 148.9 hp / 148.9 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 220.0 N·m / 162.3 lb·ft / 162.3 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph top speed, consumption 8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | New Beetle 1.8 Cabriolet | 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 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 209 l / 7.38 cu ft / 7.38 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2209 l / 78.01 cu ft / 78.01 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 769 l / 27.16 cu ft / 27.16 cu ft |
| Length | 4090 mm / 161.0 in / 161.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Load capacity | 115 kg / 254 lb / 254 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1465 kg / 3230 lb / 3230 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 | 1.63 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.21 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.88 m2 / 9.5 sq ft / 9.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 21.9 kW / 29.4 hp / 29.4 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 20 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 5 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 |
| Fuel supply | Turbo | Engine displacement | 1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 445.22 cm3/cylinder / 27.169 cu in/cylinder / 27.169 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 111.0 kW / 148.9 hp / 148.9 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 220.0 N·m / 162.3 lb·ft / 162.3 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 44.4 kW / 59.5 hp / 59.5 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 62.3 kW/l / 1.370 bhp/cu in / 1.370 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 123.5 N·m/l / 1.08 lb·ft/cu in / 1.08 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 | 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 111.9 kW/ton / 84.8 bhp/ton / 84.8 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) | 8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 154 g/km / 248 g/mi / 248 g/mi | |
| Range | 679 km / 422 mi / 422 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| 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 | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Cabriolet
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