Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.4 (75 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.4 (75 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 (75 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 9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.8 l/100 km
40.6 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
CO2 emissions 171 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.9 sec
Maximum speed 161 km/h
100.04 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 17 kg/Hp, 58.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.1 kg/Nm, 98.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 54 Hp/l
Torque 126 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
92.93 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code BCA
Engine displacement 1390 cm3
84.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 75.6 mm
2.98 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1276 kg
2813.1 lbs.
Max. weight 1750 kg
3858.09 lbs.
Max load 474 kg
1044.99 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 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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