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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDi Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDi Cabriolet
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.7 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0820 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Optional cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1231 kg (2,713.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1465 kg (3,229.8 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)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR23155
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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