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Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3

General information

ModelVolkswagen New Beetle 2.3
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2324 ccm (141.81 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2324 ccm (141.81 cubic inches)
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque221 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.2 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed211.0 km/h (131.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1269 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)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1340 kg (2,954.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1730 kg (3,814.0 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 EUR22480
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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