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Volkswagen Beetle RSi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Beetle RSi
Year2000
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3201 ccm (195.33 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.7 litres/100 km (14.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3201 ccm (195.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power224.10 PS (165 kW or 221 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
0-50 miles4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1479 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1515 kg (3,340.0 pounds)
Overall length4110 mm (161.8 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions285.9 g/km
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