Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 12.0 l/100 km | 19.6 mpg US | 23.5 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 16.7 l/100 km | 14.1 mpg US | 16.9 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.2 l/100 km | 25.6 mpg US | 30.7 mpg UK Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 sec. The maximum speed is 225 km/h | 140 mph.
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Technical information
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Volkswagen |
| Model : | Beetle |
| Generation : | NEW Beetle (9C) |
| Engine / modification : | RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) |
| Production start : | 2000 year |
| Production end : | 2005 year |
| Coupe type : | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors : | 3 |
| Num. of seats : | 4 |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 16.7 l/100 km | 14.1 mpg US | 16.9 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 9.2 l/100 km | 25.6 mpg US | 30.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 12.0 l/100 km | 19.6 mpg US | 23.5 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 63 l | 16.6 US gallons | 13.9 UK gallons |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 224 hp | 165 kW |
| Max power in : | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 225 km/h | 140 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 6.7 sec |
| Torque : | 320 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement : | 3189 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke : | 95.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 84 mm |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 6 |
| Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4100 mm | 161.4 in |
| Width : | 1810 mm | 71.3 in |
| Height : | 1470 mm | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2515 mm | 99.0 in |
| Front track : | 1555 mm | 61.2 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1555 mm | 61.2 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 135 l |
| Front suspension : | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 1815 kg | 4001 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1515 kg | 3340 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) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 235/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size : | 8J x 18 |