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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.4
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1388 ccm (84.70 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.1 litres/100 km (33.13 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1388 ccm (84.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) at 3300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0635 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1182 kg (2,605.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4140 mm (163.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR17330
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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