Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) /Hatchback 2000 - 2001/

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) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

How fast is 2000 NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

224 Hp, 320 Nm
236 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

3.2 l
3189 cm³
194.6 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2000 Volkswagen RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) Hatchback 2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.

What is the length of 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

4100 mm
161.42 in.

What is the width of 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?

1810 mm
71.26 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

1515 kg
3340 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

1815 kg
4001 lbs.

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

135 l
4.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Beetle

Generation

NEW Beetle (9C)

Modification (Engine)

RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)

Start of production

October, 2000

End of production

May, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.7 l/100 km 14.1 US mpg
16.9 UK mpg
6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.7 sec

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

6.4 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 147.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.7 kg/Nm, 211.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

224 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

70.2 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 236 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AXJ

Engine displacement

3189 cm³ 194.6 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

95.9 mm 3.78 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

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs.

Max. weight

1815 kg 4001 lbs.

Max load

300 kg 661 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

135 l 4.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4100 mm 161.42 in.

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in.

Height

1470 mm 57.87 in.

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in.

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in.

Rear (Back) track

1555 mm 61.22 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m 35.76 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 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

235/40 R18

Wheel rim size

8J x 18

Specs of Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp) /2000, 2001/