Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 2002 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle 2.3 |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 5 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 2324 ccm |
| Max power: | 170 PS (126 kW) at 6200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 225 Nm at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 81 x 90.2 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1339 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4180 litres (1105 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 209 litres (56 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/55-R16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/55-R16 |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1270 kg (2799.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4090 mm (161 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| Service interval: | 30,000 km |






















