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Volkswagen New Beetle S 1.8 L Turbo

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle S 1.8 L Turbo
Year2004
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating63.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power183.00 PS (135 kW or 180 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque234.59 Nm (23.9 kgf-m or 173.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1343 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1010 mm (39.8 inches)
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1363 kg (3,004.9 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD23910
Service interval30,000 km
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