Volkswagen2003 Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 Specs

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 Specifications & Performance

2003 - 2011

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

111 mph

12.3 seconds

101 BHP

36.7 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

201 L
kg
1,292 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
111 mph
0-62 mph
12.3 seconds
0-60 mph
11.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
78 BHP/Tonne
Power
101 BHP
Torque
109 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
36.7 mpg
Total Range
444 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,595 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
101 BHP @ 5,600 RPM
102 ps @ 5,600 RPM
Peak Torque
109 lb·ft @ 3,800 RPM
148 N·m @ 3,800 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 77.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
63 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
11.7 Bar
169.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R15 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
201 L
Kerb Weight
1,292 kg
Gross Weight
1,740 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
Tow Capacity
1,000 kg
Length
4,081 mm
Width
1,724 mm
Height
1,502 mm
Wheelbase
2,509 mm
Front Track
1,506 mm
Rear Track
1,487 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.7

Performance Rating1.7
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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