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Volkswagen New Beetle

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle
Year2004
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating61.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.7 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) at 3300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0571 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1331 kg (2,934.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1620 kg (3,571.5 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 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)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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