Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo
Volkswagen Beetle 1998 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo has been produced from June, 2000 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty ...
This Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 203 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km (12 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.7 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 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Beetle fuel consumption.
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 1.8 Turbo technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2000. June ... 2005. September | ||
| Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 199 g/km |
| Power: | 150 HP ON 5700 RPM | Torque: | 210 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 203 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.7 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km (25.6 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 | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 770 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1680 kg | ||
Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo engine AGU
Engine reliability and common problems:
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 | 1781 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain and belt |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 Turbo oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
| Power | 150 HP ON 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1996 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 5 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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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) |