Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Cabriolet specifications

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2516 mm 99.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1507 mm 59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1487 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4129 mm 162.6 inches
Width 1721 mm 67.8 inches
Height 1502 mm 59.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1388 kg 3060 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.37
Frontal area 2.20 m²
CdA 0.81
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1781 cc
(108.683 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 86.4 mm
3.19 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
5 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
maximum power output 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)
at 2000-4200 rpm
Specific output 62 kW/litre
84.3 ps/litre
83.1 bhp/litre
1.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 123.53 Nm/litre
1.49 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system MPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1552.3 kPa (225.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.7 s
Standing kilometre 30.6 s
Maximum speed 202 km/h (126 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
108.11 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.58 kg/kW
21.01 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 11.1/6.5/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.1/6.5/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre9.0/15.4/12.2 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG25.4/43.5/34.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG21.2/36.2/28.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 197.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension TBAx.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6½J x 16
Wheel size rear 6½J x 16
Tyres front 205/55 R 16 V
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 V
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 288 mm
Rear brake diameter 232 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.94
general
Carfolio.com ID154539
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Cabriolet added 2007-03-01.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 cyl, 1.4ℓ, l: 4129mm, wb: 2516mm
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4129mm, wb: 2516mm
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4129mm, wb: 2516mm
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2540mm
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2540mm
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 Twin Spark L
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1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk II
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1995 Audi TT Concept
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2000 Audi TT Coupé 1.8T
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 194.0 CO2 1280 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4041mm, wb: 2422mm
2000 Audi TT Roadster 1.8T
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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2912 cm3/177.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1180 kg
6 cyl, 2.9ℓ, l: 4001mm, wb: 2330mm
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4OD 2912 cm3/177.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1180 kg
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2007 BMW 118i Cabrio E88
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1127 kg
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1978 BMW 323i E21
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6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4355mm, wb: 2563mm
1978 BMW 323i E21
BMW 323i -
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6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4355mm, wb: 2563mm
1984 BMW 323i Automatic E30
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4325mm, wb: 2570mm
1978 BMW 323i Automatic E21
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1950 Ferrari 195 Sport
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12 cyl, 2.3ℓ, wb: 2500mm
1996 Fiat Coupé 2.0 20v
Fiat Coupé 2.0 20v -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1270 kg
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1969 Ford Capri GT 2600
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2548 cm3/155.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1040 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2560mm
1971 Ford Capri RS 2600
Ford Capri RS 2600 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2637 cm3/160.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1060 kg
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1973 Ford Capri RS 3100
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3091 cm3/188.6cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1050 kg
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1957 Frazer Nash Continental
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8 cyl, 2.6ℓ, l: 4089mm, wb: 2515mm
1967 Gilbern Genie
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4039mm, wb: 2356mm
1972 Gilbern Invader Mk II
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4039mm, wb: 2356mm
1972 Gilbern Invader Mk III
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4077mm, wb: 2356mm
1986 Holden Piazza
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4 cyl, 1.9ℓ, l: 4310mm, wb: 2440mm
1986 Holden Piazza Automatic
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Italdesign Legram -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
5 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4270mm, wb: 2540mm
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W 113 W 113
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2308 cm3/140.8cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1295 kg
6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W 113 W 113
Mercedes-Benz 230 SL -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2308 cm3/140.8cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1295 kg
6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W 113 W 113
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2308 cm3/140.8cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1295 kg
6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Automatic W 113 W 113
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2308 cm3/140.8cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL W 113 W 113 A
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL W 113 W 113 A
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL W 113 W 113 A
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Automatic W 113 W 113 A
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Automatic W 113 W 113 A
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4285mm, wb: 2400mm
2004 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sportcoupé CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 191.0 CO2 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2004 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sportcoupé Automatic CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 193.0 CO2 1485 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sports Coupé CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sports Coupé Automatic CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
1960 Nardi Blue Ray Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2451 cm3/149.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1050 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4280mm, wb: 2530mm
1963 Ogle SX 250
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2548 cm3/155.5cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4337mm, wb: 2337mm
1979 Opel Ascona 400
Opel Ascona 400 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2410 cm3/147.1cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1082 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4320mm, wb: 2518mm
2000 Opel Astra Coupé 2.2 16V Astra G
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1298 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4267mm, wb: 2606mm
2000 Opel Astra Coupé 2.2 16V Automatic Astra G
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1328 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4267mm, wb: 2606mm
1912 Panhard et Levassor X17SS
2 door landaulette FR 4M 2614 cm3/159.5cuin
4 cyl, 2.6ℓ
1982 Peugeot 504 V6 Coupé Injection
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2664 cm3/162.6cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1295 kg
6 cyl, 2.7ℓ, l: 4360mm, wb: 2550mm
1985 Porsche 924S
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2479 cm3/151.3cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1217 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4211mm, wb: 2400mm
1996 Renault Mégane Cabriolet 2.0i 16v
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1220 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4028mm, wb: 2468mm
Seat Cordoba 1.8-20V.T
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 156 PS 154 bhp 115 kW 1136 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4163mm, wb: 2443mm
1987 Toyota Corolla Levin GT-Z AE92 E-AE92-ACMXR
Toyota Corolla Levin GT-Z -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1070 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2430mm
1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Z AE92 E-AE92-BCMXR
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Z -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1070 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4255mm, wb: 2430mm
1972 Trident Tycoon
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 154 PS 152 bhp 113 kW 1130 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4191mm, wb: 2362mm
1934 Triumph Dolomite 8
2 door roadster FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 965 kg
8 cyl, 2.0ℓ, wb: 2624mm