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Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8 T

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8 T
Year2005
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating55.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque219.67 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.3:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1156 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)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1302 kg (2,870.4 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)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
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