Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle Convertible
Modification (Engine) 1.6i (102 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 10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.7 l/100 km
30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.7 sec
Maximum speed 179 km/h
111.23 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.7 kg/Nm, 114.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 102 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 63.9 Hp/l
Torque 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
109.16 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AYD, BFS
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm
3.05 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1292 kg
2848.37 lbs.
Max. weight 1740 kg
3836.04 lbs.
Max load 448 kg
987.67 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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