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Volkswagen New Beetle GL 1.8 L Convertible
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle GL 1.8 L Convertible |
| Year | 2004 |
| 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 city driving | 9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Airbags | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 219.67 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.0 ft.lbs) |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 86.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1058 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Leg room front | 1010 mm (39.8 inches) |
| Passenger space | 2209 litres (584 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 142 litres (38 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (460.6 inches) |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS). |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1436 kg (3,165.8 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Aprox price as new USD | 24840 |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
