Volkswagen New Beetle 2001 specs
General information
Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle |
Year: | 2001 |
Category: | Small city/economy cars |
Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, transverse |
Displacement: | 1598 ccm |
Max power: | 102.1 PS (76 kW) at 5900 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 148 Nm at 4500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 12:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 86.9 mm (3 x 3.4 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0851 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4180 litres (1105 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Front tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1200 kg (2645.5 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4090 mm (161 inches) |
Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
Overall height: | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
Service interval: | 30,000 km |