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Specs of Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp) /2003, 2004, 2005/

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Key specs

Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp) /Cabriolet 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp)?
7.7 l/100 km
30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
How fast is 2003 NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp)?
179 km/h | 111 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec
0-60 mph: 11.7 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2003 1.6i (102 Hp)?
102 Hp, 148 Nm
109 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2003 1.6i (102 Hp)?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 Volkswagen 1.6i (102 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible Cabriolet 2003 1.6i (102 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet?
4081 mm
160.67 in.
What is the width of 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet?
1724 mm
67.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp)?
1292 kg
2848 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp)?
1740 kg
3836 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet?
270 l
9.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.6i (102 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.6i (102 Hp)
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 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
7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.7 sec
Maximum speed
179 km/h 111 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.7 kg/Nm, 114.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
102 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
63.9 Hp/l
Torque
148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 109 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AYD, BFS
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1292 kg 2848 lbs.
Max. weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs.
Max load
448 kg 988 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
270 l 9.5 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
1502 mm 59.13 in.
Wheelbase
2509 mm 98.78 in.
Front track
1506 mm 59.29 in.
Rear (Back) track
1487 mm 58.54 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
130 mm 5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.37

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
Suspension strut
Rear suspension
Torsion bar
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
195/65 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15