1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) - Photo 1

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.4i 16V (75 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 1.4i 16V (75 Hp)
Start of production August, 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.8 l/100 km
40.6 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.9 sec
Maximum speed 161 km/h
100.04 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 54 Hp/l
Torque 126 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
92.93 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code BCA
Engine displacement 1390 cm3
84.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1160 kg
2557.36 lbs.
Max. weight 1620 kg
3571.49 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 209 l
7.38 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 769 l
27.16 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4081 mm
160.67 in.
Width 1724 mm
67.87 in.
Height 1498 mm
58.98 in.
Wheelbase 2508 mm
98.74 in.
Front track 1508 mm
59.37 in.
Rear (Back) track 1494 mm
58.82 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m
35.76 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15