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Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)

Volkswagen New Beetle · 1998 - present · Petrol

The Volkswagen New Beetle 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) produces 102 hp and 148 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds and reaches 179 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.5 l/100 km, equal to 180 g CO2 per km.

Power
102 hp
Torque
148 Nm
0–100
11.6 s
Top speed
179 km/h

Engine

Power 102 hp
Power (kW) 75 kW
Torque 148 Nm
Displacement 1,596 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 55 l

Performance

Top speed 179 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.5 l/100 km
City consumption 10.3 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 180 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 1,178 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 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 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 102 hp 150 hp
better than 27%
Torque 148 Nm 233 Nm
better than 21%
Top speed 179 km/h 198 km/h
better than 27%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.6 s 11.0 s
better than 37%
Combined consumption 7.5 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
better than 61%
CO2 emissions 180 g/km 205 g/km
better than 62%
Cargo volume 210 l 477 l
better than 5%
Unladen weight 1,178 kg 1,366 kg
better than 71%

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
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 126 Nm 14.6 s 161 km/h 7.0 l/100 km 168 g/km
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
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