Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle Convertible
Modification (Engine) 1.9 TDI (101 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 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.6 l/100 km
51.1 US mpg
61.4 UK mpg
21.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.8 sec
Maximum speed 177 km/h
109.98 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.4 kg/Hp, 74.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 53.3 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 1800 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code ATD, BEW
Engine displacement 1896 cm3
115.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 95.5 mm
3.76 in.
Compression ratio 19:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector)
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1350 kg
2976.24 lbs.
Max. weight 1740 kg
3836.04 lbs.
Max load 390 kg
859.8 lbs.
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.
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 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 16

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