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Volkswagen New Beetle

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle
Year1999
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power101.40 PS (75 kW or 100 HP) at 5700 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 cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0841 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1206 kg (2,658.8 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
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