Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Volkswagen New Beetle · 1998 - present · Petrol
The Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 220 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and reaches 211 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.9 l/100 km, equal to 214 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.7 s
- Top speed
- 211 km/h
Engine
| Power | 170 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 125 kW |
| Torque | 220 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,324 cc |
| Cylinders | V5 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 211 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 214 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 | 1,302 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,730 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/55 Wr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP) compared with 3,911 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | 150 hp |
better than 70%
|
| Torque | 220 Nm | 233 Nm |
better than 54%
|
| Top speed | 211 km/h | 198 km/h |
better than 70%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 11.0 s |
better than 78%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.9 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
better than 37%
|
| CO2 emissions | 214 g/km | 205 g/km |
better than 36%
|
| Cargo volume | 210 l | 477 l |
better than 5%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,302 kg | 1,366 kg |
better than 54%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
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 | |
| 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 |