1. Home
  2. Brand
  3. Volkswagen
  4. Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Compare

General information

Name

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Beetle
Generation

NEW Beetle (9C)
Year of production

2000

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)

Power

224 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

320 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
224 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
70.2 Hp/l
Torque
320 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3189 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
95.9 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)

1515 kg

Max weight (kg)

1815 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

63 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

135 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4100 mm

Width (mm)

1810 mm

Height (mm)

1470 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2515 mm

Front track (mm)

1555 mm

Rear track (mm)

1555 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.9 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

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

235/40 R18

Rear tires size

235/40 R18

Wheel rims size

8J x 18

Technology and Operation