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Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 T

General information

ModelVolkswagen Beetle 1.8 T
Year1999
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating64.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.0 litres/100 km (21.38 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.10 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed203.0 km/h (126.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.7 seconds
0-50 miles5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1188 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 288 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1266 kg (2,791.1 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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