Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 • 100 HP
Hatchback5-speed manualFront Wheel Drive1997-2005
100 HP
Power
11 sec
0-100 km/h
178 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeHatchback
Doors3
Seats4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h11 sec
0-60 mph10.5 sec
Top Speed178 km/h
Powertrain
Power100 HP @ 5600 rpm
Torque145 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Engine
Displacement1595 cc
Engine CodeAWH
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Cylinders4
ConfigurationInline
CompressionCompression Ratio10:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder2
BoreCylinder Bore81 mm
StrokePiston Stroke77.4 mm
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity4.5 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity5 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionCoil spring
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionCoil spring
Brakes
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size195/65 R15; 205/55 R16
Wheel Rims6J x 15; 6.5J x 16
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4081 mm
Width1720 mm
Height1500 mm
Wheelbase2508 mm
Front Track1508 mm
Rear Track1494 mm
Turning Circle10.9 m
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1205 kg
Max Weight1630 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity209 L
Max TrunkMax Trunk Capacity770 L
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
City11.1 L/100km
Highway6.3 L/100km
Combined7.5 L/100km
Emissions
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank55 L
US MPG31 mpg
UK MPG38 mpg
km per Liter13 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type5-speed manual
Gears5
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationFront Wheel Drive
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