Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.8 Turbo (150 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.8 Turbo (150 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 Turbo (150 Hp)
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2010 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.1 l/100 km
21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.5 l/100 km
36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.2 l/100 km
28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
CO2 emissions 196 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.8 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h
125.52 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 9.3 kg/Hp, 108.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 158.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 84.2 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
162.26 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AWU
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
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 1388 kg
3060.02 lbs.
Max. weight 1850 kg
4078.55 lbs.
Max load 462 kg
1018.54 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 201 l
7.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4129 mm
162.56 in.
Width 1721 mm
67.76 in.
Height 1502 mm
59.13 in.
Wheelbase 2516 mm
99.06 in.
Front track 1507 mm
59.33 in.
Rear (Back) track 1487 mm
58.54 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.38
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 Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Semi-independent, coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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