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Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet
Year2011
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.96 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed178.0 km/h (110.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0785 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2648 litres (700 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).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1770 kg (3,902.2 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)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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