2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSI Specifications & Performance
2001, 2002
Tech Specs Summary
- 
- 3.2 L V6
- 
- 140 mph
- 
- 6.7 seconds
- 
- 221 BHP
- 
- 23.5 mpg
- 
- 3 Doors
- 
- 4 Seats
- 
- 136 L
- 
- 1,515 kg
- Front - AWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.7 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 146 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 221 BHP
- Torque
- 236 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 23.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 325 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.2 Litre
- 3,189 cc
- Configuration
- V6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 221 BHP @ 6,200 RPM
- 224 ps @ 6,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 236 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 320 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (24v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 63 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 84 x 95.9 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.88:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 69 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 37 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 531 cc
- BMEP
- 12.6 Bar
- 182.9 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- AWD
- All-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 6 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 235/40 ZR18
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 4
- Cargo Space
- 136 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,515 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,815 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 300 kg
- Length
- 4,100 mm
- Width
- 1,810 mm
- Height
- 1,475 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,513 mm
- Front Track
- 1,553 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,553 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★★☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.4
Pros & Cons vs Rivals
Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips
Similar Cars
✚ Show More


2001 Beetle RSI Specs
















































