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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 8.3 litres/100 km (28.51 miles per gallon) |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 202.0 km/h (125.5 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1288 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 209 litres (55 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 769 litres (203 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS). |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1165 kg (2,568.4 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2860 mm (112.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
