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2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

What is the body type, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?8.9 l/100 km
26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
How fast is the car, 2000 NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?211 km/h | 131.11 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 220 Nm
162.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?2.3 l
2324 cm3
141.82 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2000 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?5, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) Hatchback 2000 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?4081 mm
160.67 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?1724 mm
67.87 in.
What is the curb weight, 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?1340 kg
2954.19 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?209 - 769 l
7.38 - 27.16 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)
Start of production October, 2000 year
End of production July, 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
14.71 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 211 km/h 131.11 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 73.1 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AQN
Engine displacement 2324 cm3 141.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.2 mm 3.55 in.
Compression ratio 10.8
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.6 l 4.86 US qt | 4.05 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1340 kg 2954.19 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max load 430 kg 947.99 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 209 l 7.38 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 769 l 27.16 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4081 mm 160.67 in.
Width 1724 mm 67.87 in.
Height 1498 mm 58.98 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size16