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(2007 model)
3-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), diesel 5-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2480 cm3 / 151.3 cu in / 151.3 cu in, 112.0 kW / 150.2 hp / 150.2 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 230.5 N·m / 170.0 lb·ft / 170.0 lb·ft @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, consumption 9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg-UK / 25.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | New Beetle Convertible 2.5 | Issued until | |
| Serie | New Beetle | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 142 l / 5.01 cu ft / 5.01 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2209 l / 78.01 cu ft / 78.01 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4100 mm / 161.4 in / 161.4 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm / 99.2 in / 99.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1434 kg / 3161 lb / 3161 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| 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) | Frontal area (A) | 2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 5 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 20 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 92.7 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2480 cm3 / 151.3 cu in / 151.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 496.74 cm3/cylinder / 30.313 cu in/cylinder / 30.313 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 112.0 kW / 150.2 hp / 150.2 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 230.5 N·m / 170.0 lb·ft / 170.0 lb·ft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 44.8 kW / 60.1 hp / 60.1 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 45.2 kW/l / 0.992 bhp/cu in / 0.992 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 93.0 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg-UK / 25.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 252 g/km / 405 g/mi / 405 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 585 km / 364 mi / 364 mi |
| Engine location | Engine alignment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2.5
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