Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
Start of production January, 1998 year
End of production June, 2004 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.3 l/100 km
54.7 US mpg
65.7 UK mpg
23.3 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.4 sec
Maximum speed 171 km/h
106.25 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.9 kg/Hp, 72 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6 kg/Nm, 168 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 47.5 Hp/l
Torque 210 Nm @ 1900 rpm.
154.89 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code ALH
Engine displacement 1896 cm3
115.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 95.5 mm
3.76 in.
Compression ratio 19.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1250 kg
2755.78 lbs.
Max. weight 1675 kg
3692.74 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 209 l
7.38 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 525 l
18.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4081 mm
160.67 in.
Width 1725 mm
67.91 in.
Height 1500 mm
59.06 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 Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 16

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