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Volkswagen Beetle
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1594 ccm (97.27 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1594 ccm (97.27 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 101.00 PS (74 kW or 100 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 150.00 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 178.0 km/h (110.6 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 11.7 seconds |
| 0-50 miles | 7.8 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0838 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Brake details | ABS Antiblocking system (ABS). |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1205 kg (2,656.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4090 mm (161.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
