Volkswagen New Beetle RSI
Volkswagen Beetle 1998 3.2 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen New Beetle RSI has been produced from July, 2001 to January, 2002. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 224 horsepower on 6200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Beetle 1998 - 2005 version and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen New Beetle RSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen New Beetle RSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen New Beetle RSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.9 litres per 100km (8.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 460 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 580 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 RSI technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle RSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2001. July ... 2002. January | ||
| Engine: | 3189 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 286 g/km |
| Power: | 224 HP ON 6200 RPM | Torque: | 320 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 (combined) 16.7 (urban) 9.2 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.10m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1815 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) |