Volkswagen Top Speed

New beetle (9c)

161.00 km/h

or 100.04 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 i 16V (75 Hp)
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg29.73 UK mpg10.53 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg48.7 UK mpg17.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg40.35 UK mpg14.29 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13.9 sec
Maximum speed 161 km/h 100.04 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.6 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 location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code BCA
Engine displacement 1390 cm3 84.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1160 kg 2557.36 lbs.
Max. weight 1620 kg 3571.49 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 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 (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size15