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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2003
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power224 hp
0–100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed225 km/h
Fuel economy11.9 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.











