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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Beetle
Generation

NEW Beetle (9C)
Year of production

1999

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)

Power

170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

220 Nm @ 3300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

211 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
73.1 Hp/l
Torque
220 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
Engine displacement
2324 cm3
Number of cylinders
5
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
90.2 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1340 kg

Max weight (kg)

1770 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

209 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

769 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4081 mm

Width (mm)

1724 mm

Height (mm)

1498 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2508 mm

Front track (mm)

1508 mm

Rear track (mm)

1494 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.9 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/55 R16

Rear tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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