Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.6 petrol description
Cabrio Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 has been produced from March, 2003 to September, 2005. 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 Cabrio 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 179 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Beetle fuel consumption.

Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 2003. March ... 2005. September | ||
Engine: | 1596 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 185 g/km |
Power: | 102 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 148 NM ON 3800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 179 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 (combined) 10.5 (urban) 6.0 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km (27.7 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: | 1740 kg |
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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) |
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) |