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Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)
RSI 3.2
224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001
0-100 km/h 6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Performance
| Power | 224hp167kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,189cc195cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,515kg3,340lb |
| Gross weight | 1,815kg4,001lb |
| Power-to-weight | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 32.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 63L |
| Estimated range | 525km326mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | AXJ |
|---|---|
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,100mm161in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,470mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515mm99in |
| Front track | 1,555mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,555mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 135L |
| Doors | 3 |
| Seats | 4 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2 | 224 hp 167 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2 | 6.7 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2 | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
- Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2 | 6,200 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
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