Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp) /Hatchback 1997 - 2005/

What is the body type of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)?

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?

8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

How fast is 1997 NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?

185 km/h | 115 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1997 2.0 (116 Hp)?

116 Hp, 170 Nm
125 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1997 2.0 (116 Hp)?

2.0 l
1984 cm³
121.07 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 2.0 (116 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) Hatchback 1997 2.0 (116 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1997 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

4081 mm
160.67 in.

What is the width of 1997 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

1725 mm
67.91 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?

1230 kg
2712 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?

1650 kg
3638 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

209 - 525 l
7.4 - 18.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Beetle

Generation

NEW Beetle (9C)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 (116 Hp)

Start of production

October, 1997

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.6 kg/Hp, 94.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.2 kg/Nm, 138.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

116 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

58.5 Hp/l

Torque

170 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 125 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

APK, AQY

Engine displacement

1984 cm³ 121.07 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1230 kg 2712 lbs.

Max. weight

1650 kg 3638 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 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

Specs of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005/