Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp) /Hatchback 2000 - 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) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

How fast is 2000 NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

211 km/h | 131 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 220 Nm
162 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

2.3 l
2324 cm³
141.82 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2000 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

5, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

4081 mm
160.67 in.

What is the width of 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

1724 mm
67.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

1340 kg
2954 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

1770 kg
3902 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

209 - 769 l
7.4 - 27.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Beetle

Generation

NEW Beetle (9C)

Modification (Engine)

2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)

Start of production

October, 2000

End of production

July, 2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.7 sec

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

8.3 sec

Maximum speed

211 km/h 131 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 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AQN

Engine displacement

2324 cm³ 141.82 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

90.2 mm 3.55 in.

Compression ratio

10.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Coolant

8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1340 kg 2954 lbs.

Max. weight

1770 kg 3902 lbs.

Max load

430 kg 948 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

209 l 7.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

769 l 27.2 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 brakes

Ventilated discs

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

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