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| Brand | Volkswagen |
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| Model | Beetle |
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| Generation | NEW Beetle Convertible |
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| Modification (Engine) | 1.4i 16V (75 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2003 year |
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| End of production | 2005 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| 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 |
7.1 l/100 km
33.13 US mpg39.79 UK mpg14.08 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 15.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 15.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 14.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
161 km/h
100.04 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 16.8 kg/Hp, 59.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 10 kg/Nm, 99.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 54 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
126 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
92.93 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | BCA |
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| Engine displacement |
1390 cm3
84.82 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Compression ratio | 10 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHC |
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| 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 |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1263 kg
2784.44 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1700 kg
3747.86 lbs. |
| Max load |
437 kg
963.42 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
270 l
9.53 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| 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. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
130 mm
5.12 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.37 |
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| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
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