Specifications: Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.6 (102 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.6 (102 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (102 Hp)
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2009 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.7 l/100 km
30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
CO2 emissions 185 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.7 sec
Maximum speed 178 km/h
110.6 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 12.7 kg/Hp, 78.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.8 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 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 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
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 1300 kg
2866.01 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
Max load 470 kg
1036.17 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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