Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)
Start of production October, 2000 year
End of production July, 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.4 l/100 km
19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 211 km/h
131.11 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 73.1 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
162.26 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AQN
Engine displacement 2324 cm3
141.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.2 mm
3.55 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.6 l
4.86 US qt | 4.05 UK qt
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Coolant 8.5 l
8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1340 kg
2954.19 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
Max load 430 kg
947.99 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 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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