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Volkswagen Beetle
1945 – 2003
Germany
With production running from 1945 to 2003, the Volkswagen Beetle stayed on sale for 58 years. All 8 variants use petrol engines, from 25 to 54 hp. The lightest version weighs only 737 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as a convertible.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1945 – 2003
Variants8
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power25 – 54 hp
0–100 km/h27.2 s
Top speed100 – 130 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1L 4MT RWD (25 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 25 hp | — | 100 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.2L 4MT RWD (30 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 30 hp | — | — | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.2L 4MT RWD (35 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 35 hp | — | 114 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.2L 4MT RWD (41 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 41 hp | — | — | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (43 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 43 hp | 27.2 s | 124 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.3L 4MT RWD (45 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 45 hp | — | 126 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (51 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 51 hp | — | 130 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.5L 4MT RWD (54 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 54 hp | — | 126 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1131 cm3 (69 ci)
- Power
- 18 KW @ 3300 RPM25 HP @ 3300 RPM24 BHP @ 3300 RPM
- Torque
- 49 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM66 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 62 mph (100 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 160.2 in (4069 mm)
- Width
- 60.6 in (1539 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51/49.3 in (1,295/1,252 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1967 lbs (892 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1192 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 22 KW @ 3400 RPM30 HP @ 3400 RPM30 BHP @ 3400 RPM
- Torque
- 56 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM76 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 160 in (4064 mm)
- Width
- 60.5 in (1537 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1625 lbs (737 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1192 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 25 KW @ 3600 RPM35 HP @ 3600 RPM34 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 61 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM83 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 71 mph (114 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 160.6 in (4079 mm)
- Width
- 62.4 in (1585 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.3/53.2 in (1,379/1,351 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1918 lbs (870 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1192 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 30 KW @ 3900 RPM41 HP @ 3900 RPM40 BHP @ 3900 RPM
- Torque
- 65 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM88 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 160 in (4064 mm)
- Width
- 60.5 in (1537 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.5/50.7 in (1,308/1,288 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1629 lbs (739 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1584 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 32 KW @ 4000 RPM43 HP @ 4000 RPM43 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 74 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM100 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 77.1 mph (124 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 27.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 159.8 in (4059 mm)
- Width
- 60 in (1524 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52/53.5 in (1,321/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1801.1 lbs (817 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1285 cm3 (78 ci)
- Power
- 33 KW @ 4100 RPM45 HP @ 4100 RPM44 BHP @ 4100 RPM
- Torque
- 64 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM87 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 78 mph (126 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 160.6 in (4079 mm)
- Width
- 62.4 in (1585 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.3/53.2 in (1,379/1,351 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1918 lbs (870 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1584 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 37 KW @ 4000 RPM51 HP @ 4000 RPM50 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 78 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM106 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 81 mph (130 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 160.6 in (4079 mm)
- Width
- 62.4 in (1585 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.3/53.2 in (1,379/1,351 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.3 in (2421 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1918 lbs (870 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B4
- Displacement
- 1493 cm3 (91 ci)
- Power
- 40 KW @ 4200 RPM54 HP @ 4200 RPM54 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 78 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM106 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 78 mph (126 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 158.5 in (4026 mm)
- Width
- 61 in (1549 mm)
- Height
- 59.1 in (1501 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.7/53 in (1,313/1,346 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1808 lbs (820 kg)
Length4,026 – 4,079 mm
Width1,524 – 1,585 mm
Height1,501 mm
Wheelbase2,400 – 2,421 mm
Curb weight737 – 892 kg
Torque66 – 106 Nm
Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.
