Volkswagen Beetle

1998 – 2005 Germany

The Volkswagen Beetle is a car built from 1998 to 2005. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 170 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (1945 – 2003), peak power rose from 54 to 170 hp, and minimum weight went up by 397 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1998 – 2005

Variants9

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Convertible 2003 – 2005

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 170 hp

0–100 km/h8.7 – 14.6 s

Top speed161 – 211 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 9.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Ford Cougar1998 – 2001 up to170 hp

Honda Civic Aero Deck1998 – 2001 up to170 hp

Mercury Cougar1998 – 2002 up to172 hp

Pontiac Grand Am1998 – 2005 up to173 hp

Samsung SM 51998 – 2004 up to173 hp

Land Rover Freelander1998 – 2000 up to177 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.6 s	161	5-speed manual
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	14.4 s	167	4-speed automatic
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.1 s	171	5-speed manual
1.6L 4AT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	13.2 s	175	4-speed automatic
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	11.6 s	179	5-speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	12.9 s	182	4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.9 s	185	5-speed manual
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.1 s	203	5-speed manual
2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	8.7 s	211	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM126 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2500 lbs (1134 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 168 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 3750 RPM90 HP @ 3750 RPM89 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2745 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3726 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 3750 RPM90 HP @ 3750 RPM89 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.3 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2696.3 lbs (1223 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2718 lbs (1233 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3638 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 199 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2597 lbs (1178 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 180 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5200 RPM116 HP @ 5200 RPM114 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM170 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2705 lbs (1227 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3693 lbs (1675 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 228 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5200 RPM116 HP @ 5200 RPM114 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM170 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2638.9 lbs (1197 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM210 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2758 lbs (1251 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3748 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 199 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V5
Displacement: 2324 cm3 (142 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 6200 RPM170 HP @ 6200 RPM168 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM220 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 131.1 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width: 67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2870.4 lbs (1302 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3814 lbs (1730 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 214 g/km

Length4,080 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,500 mm

Wheelbase2,510 mm

Curb weight1,134 – 1,302 kg

Torque126 – 220 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.