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2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000, 2001

What is the body type, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
How fast is the car, 2000 NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?225 km/h | 139.81 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?224 Hp, 320 Nm
236.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?3.2 l
3189 cm3
194.6 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2000 Volkswagen RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) Hatchback 2000 RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
How long is this vehicle, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?4100 mm
161.42 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the curb weight, 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?1515 kg
3340 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?1815 kg
4001.39 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?135 l
4.77 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)?6, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) RSI 3.2 (224 Hp)
Start of production October, 2000 year
End of production May, 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.7 l/100 km 14.08 US mpg
16.92 UK mpg
5.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.4 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 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. 236.02 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AXJ
Engine displacement 3189 cm3 194.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 95.9 mm 3.78 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 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1515 kg 3340 lbs.
Max. weight 1815 kg 4001.39 lbs.
Max load 300 kg 661.39 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 135 l 4.77 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/40 R18
Wheel rims size8J x 18