Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 petrol description
Cabrio Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 has been produced from March, 2003 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 126 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 161 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Beetle fuel consumption.
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Cabrio | ||
| Production period: | 2003. March ... 2005. September | ||
| Engine: | 1390 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 170 g/km |
| Power: | 75 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 126 NM ON 3300 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 161 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km (30.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.08m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1700 kg | ||
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 engine BBY
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1390 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 75.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 6 litres (6.3 quarts) |
| Power | 75 HP ON 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 NM ON 3300 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2001 |
| Duration of production | 4 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Polo Skoda Octavia Skoda Fabia Audi A2 and 4 other models |
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All Volkswagen Beetle cabrio [2003 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo
Jun 2004 — Sep 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI Jun 2003 — Sep 2005 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI Jun 2003 — Sep 2005 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) |