Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.8 T (150 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) - Photo 1

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.8 T (150 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (150 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
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 6.3 l/100 km
37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 203 km/h
126.14 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 162.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 84.2 Hp/l
Torque 210 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
154.89 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AGU, AWU, AWV
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 5
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1290 kg
2843.96 lbs.
Max. weight 1680 kg
3703.77 lbs.
Max load 390 kg
859.8 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 210 l
7.42 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 770 l
27.19 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 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; 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 15; 16

Related articles