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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.0
Year2005
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1894 ccm (115.57 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1894 ccm (115.57 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0934 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space209 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1231 kg (2,713.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR19995
Service interval30,000 km
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