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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

Volkswagen New Beetle · 1998 - present · Petrol

The Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) produces 75 hp and 126 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.6 seconds and reaches 161 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.0 l/100 km, equal to 168 g CO2 per km.

Power
75 hp
Torque
126 Nm
0–100
14.6 s
Top speed
161 km/h

Engine

Power 75 hp
Power (kW) 55 kW
Torque 126 Nm
Displacement 1,390 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 55 l

Performance

Top speed 161 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.0 l/100 km
City consumption 9.3 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 168 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,080 mm
Width 1,720 mm
Height 1,500 mm
Wheelbase 2,510 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 210 l
Unladen weight 1,134 kg
Gross weight limit 1,620 kg
Tyre size 195/65Tr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen New Beetle 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) compared with 3,911 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 75 hp 150 hp
better than 7%
Torque 126 Nm 233 Nm
better than 10%
Top speed 161 km/h 198 km/h
better than 9%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.6 s 11.0 s
better than 12%
Combined consumption 7.0 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
better than 68%
CO2 emissions 168 g/km 205 g/km
better than 72%
Cargo volume 210 l 477 l
better than 5%
Unladen weight 1,134 kg 1,366 kg
better than 77%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen New Beetle

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen New Beetle
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 210 Nm 14.4 s 167 km/h 6.5 l/100 km 176 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 210 Nm 13.1 s 171 km/h 5.2 l/100 km 140 g/km
1.6L 4AT FWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 148 Nm 13.2 s 175 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 199 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 148 Nm 11.6 s 179 km/h 7.5 l/100 km 180 g/km
2.0L 4AT FWD (115 HP) Petrol 116 hp 170 Nm 12.9 s 182 km/h 9.5 l/100 km 228 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) Petrol 116 hp 170 Nm 10.9 s 185 km/h 8.7 l/100 km 209 g/km
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 210 Nm 9.1 s 203 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 199 g/km
2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 220 Nm 8.7 s 211 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 214 g/km