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Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0 L Convertible

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0 L Convertible

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, 1968 cm3 / 120.1 cu in / 120.1 cu in, 86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 169.5 N·m / 125.0 lb·ft / 125.0 lb·ft, consumption 9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2005
ModelNew Beetle GL 2.0 L ConvertibleIssued until
SerieNew BeetleNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)142 l / 5.01 cu ft / 5.01 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2209 l / 78.01 cu ft / 78.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4100 mm / 161.4 in / 161.4 inTotal (curb) weight1395 kg / 3075 lb / 3075 lb
Width1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 inDry weight
Height1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.63  

Aerodynamics

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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in
FuelStroke93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1968 cm3 / 120.1 cu in / 120.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity503.19 cm3/cylinder / 30.707 cu in/cylinder / 30.707 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque169.5 N·m / 125.0 lb·ft / 125.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)34.4 kW / 46.1 hp / 46.1 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output43.7 kW/l / 0.960 bhp/cu in / 0.960 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque86.1 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio83.9 kW/ton / 63.6 bhp/ton / 63.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 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 topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range604 km / 376 mi / 376 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65-R15Tyres rear205/65-R16C
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2.0 L Convertible

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