Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.6 (102 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.6 (102 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (102 Hp)
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.3 l/100 km
22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.9 l/100 km
39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11 sec
Maximum speed 179 km/h
111.23 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.8 kg/Hp, 84.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 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 1205 kg
2656.57 lbs.
Max. weight 1620 kg
3571.49 lbs.
Max load 415 kg
914.92 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

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