Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.4i 16V (75 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.4i 16V (75 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle Convertible
Modification (Engine) 1.4i 16V (75 Hp)
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
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 7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 14.8 sec
Maximum speed 161 km/h
100.04 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.8 kg/Hp, 59.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10 kg/Nm, 99.8 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 1263 kg
2784.44 lbs.
Max. weight 1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
Max load 437 kg
963.42 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 270 l
9.53 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 1502 mm
59.13 in.
Wheelbase 2509 mm
98.78 in.
Front track 1506 mm
59.29 in.
Rear (Back) track 1487 mm
58.54 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.37
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 Spring Strut
Rear suspension Torsion
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 6J x 15

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