Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6
Volkswagen Beetle 1998 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 has been produced from June, 2000 to May, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 102 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 148 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
Volkswagen Beetle safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Beetle has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Beetle is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Beetle got two stars.
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2000. June ... 2002. May | ||
| Engine: | 1596 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 199 g/km |
| Power: | 102 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 148 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 (combined) 11.5 (urban) 6.5 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.08m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 769 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1650 kg | ||
All Volkswagen Beetle hatchback [1998 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4
Mar 2003 — Sep 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Jun 2000 — Sep 2005 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6 Jun 2000 — Mai 2002 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo Jun 2000 — Sep 2005 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Oct 1998 — Jan 2002 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI Jun 2000 — Dec 2004 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Jan 2002 — Sep 2005 Most powerfull diesel version (100 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 Oct 1999 — Sep 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 V5 Oct 2000 — Sep 2005 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen New Beetle RSI
Jul 2001 — Jan 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 224 HP | 11.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |