Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 1998 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 |
| Year: | 1998 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1983 ccm |
| Max power: | 117 PS (87 kW) at 4200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 165.43 Nm |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.6 x 92.7 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 181 km/h (112.5 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0879 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Passenger space: | 4180 litres (1105 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 209 litres (56 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | ABS ABS |
| Front tire dimensions: | 235/50-R18 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/45-R16 |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1331 kg (2934.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Other specifications
| Aprox price as new USD: | 15240 |






















