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Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 T Automatic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Beetle 1.8 T Automatic
Year1999
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.8 litres/100 km (18.38 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1786 ccm (108.98 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
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed194.0 km/h (120.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.5 seconds
0-50 miles6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1156 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1298 kg (2,861.6 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions216.0 g/km
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