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Volkswagen Beetle

General information

ModelVolkswagen Beetle
Year2009
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating60.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power150.7 PS (111 kW or 149 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
0-60 miles8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1211 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2209 litres (584 gallons)
Optional cargo space4525 litres (1,196 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionCoil springs.
Rear suspensionCoil springs.

Dimensions and weight

Weight1247 kg (2,749.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1473 kg (3,247.4 pounds)
Towing weight2500 kg (5,511.6 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD18060
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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