Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km | 26.4 mpg US | 31.7 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 6.8 l/100 km | 34.6 mpg US | 41.5 mpg UK Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 sec. The maximum speed is 211 km/h | 131 mph.
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Technical information
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Volkswagen |
| Model : | Beetle |
| Generation : | NEW Beetle (9C) |
| Engine / modification : | 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1999 year |
| Production end : | 2005 year |
| Coupe type : | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors : | 3 |
| Num. of seats : | 4 |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 6.8 l/100 km | 34.6 mpg US | 41.5 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 8.9 l/100 km | 26.4 mpg US | 31.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 55 l | 14.5 US gallons | 12.1 UK gallons |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 170 hp | 125 kW |
| Max power in : | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 211 km/h | 131 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 8.7 sec |
| Torque : | 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm. |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement : | 2324 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | V engine |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke : | 90.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 81 mm |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4081 mm | 160.7 in |
| Width : | 1724 mm | 67.9 in |
| Height : | 1498 mm | 59.0 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2508 mm | 98.7 in |
| Front track : | 1508 mm | 59.4 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1494 mm | 58.8 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 209 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : | 769 l |
| Front suspension : | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 1770 kg | 3902 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1340 kg | 2954 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 10.9 m |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size : | R16 |