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Specs of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/

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Key specs

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) /Hatchback 1998 - 2004/

What is the body type of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1998 NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
171 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.1 sec
0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1998 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
90 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1998 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
1.9 l
1896 cm3
115.7 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Volkswagen 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) Hatchback 1998 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?
4081 mm
160.67 in.
What is the width of 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?
1725 mm
67.91 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
1250 kg
2756 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
1675 kg
3693 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?
209 - 525 l
7.4 - 18.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
Start of production
January, 1998
End of production
June, 2004
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
4.3 l/100 km 54.7 US mpg
65.7 UK mpg
23.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
12.4 sec
Maximum speed
171 km/h 106 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.9 kg/Hp, 72 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6 kg/Nm, 168 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
47.5 Hp/l
Torque
210 Nm @ 1900 rpm. 155 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
ALH
Engine displacement
1896 cm3 115.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
95.5 mm 3.76 in.
Compression ratio
19.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1250 kg 2756 lbs.
Max. weight
1675 kg 3693 lbs.
Max load
425 kg 937 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
209 l 7.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
525 l 18.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4081 mm 160.67 in.
Width
1725 mm 67.91 in.
Height
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Wheelbase
2508 mm 98.74 in.
Front track
1508 mm 59.37 in.
Rear (Back) track
1494 mm 58.82 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.9 m 35.76 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/55 R16
Wheel rim size
6.5J x 16