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Volkswagen Beetle

2001 – 2003 Germany

The Volkswagen Beetle had a short production run, from 2001 to 2003. It came in a single version, the 3.2L V6 4MOTION 6MT AWD with 224 hp. It has all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (1998 – 2005), peak power rose from 170 to 224 hp, and minimum weight went up by 396 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.2L V6 4MOTION 6MT AWD (224 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 224 hp 6.7 s 225 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3189 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
165 KW @ 6200 RPM224 HP @ 6200 RPM221 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM320 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/40 ZR18

Dimensions

Length
161.41 in (4100 mm)
Width
71.25 in (1810 mm)
Height
58.26 in (1480 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.02/61.02 in (1,550/1,550 mm)
Wheelbase
98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.5 in (114 mm)
Cargo Volume
4.8 cuFT (136 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
3373.1 lbs (1530 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4001.4 lbs (1815 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km)
Highway
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/km
Length4,100 mm
Width1,810 mm
Height1,480 mm
Wheelbase2,510 mm
Curb weight1,530 kg
Torque320 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.