Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Volkswagen » Volkswagen New Beetle

Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet 1.8 Turbo

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet 1.8 Turbo
Year2010
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 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
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
0-60 miles8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1081 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2294 litres (606 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1388 kg (3,060.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4140 mm (163.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR25905
CO2 emissions172.9 g/km
Light a Candle